 cripple |
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| 1. | [ verb ] deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless | |
| Synonyms: | stultify | |
| Examples: | "This measure crippled our efforts" "Their behavior stultified the boss's hard work" |
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| Related terms: | weaken | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (medicine) someone whose legs are disabled | |
| Related terms: | unfortunate humpback | |
| 3. | [ verb ] deprive of the use of a limb, esp. a leg | |
| Synonyms: | lame | |
| Examples: | "The accident has crippled her for life" |
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| Related terms: | maim hamstring | |
| Similar spelling: |
crippled crippling crapulent crapulence crapulous |
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