grievous bodily harm

noun

Three men were charged with having done grievous bodily harm to a man named Conolly.

A new and most unpleasant system of menace had begun, and the intent appeared to be to do him grievous bodily harm.

We find him guilty of wounding, with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm.

John Probyn, charged with doing grievous bodily harm to a constable.

Already Popsy Lady Ramsgate's maid, has brought an action against her for "grievous bodily harm."

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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