cripple
/ˈkrɪpəl/
Disable
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To cause severe and permanent damage to a person or animal's ability to move or function normally; to disable.
"The landmine blast crippled the soldier, leaving him unable to walk."
- 2.
To severely damage or render a system, plan, economic activity, etc., inoperative, greatly reducing its efficiency; to paralyze.
"A severe economic crisis crippled the nation's industries and trade."
- 1.
(An archaic and offensive term) A person who has difficulty walking or moving due to a physical disability.
"In old stories, a character with a severe limp might have been referred to as a cripple."
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The lack of funding could cripple the entire research project.
The lack of funding could cripple the entire research project.
Heavy snowfall crippled public transport, causing widespread delays.
Heavy snowfall crippled public transport, causing widespread delays.
A devastating cyberattack threatened to cripple the company's network.
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How do you pronounce cripple?
cripple is pronounced [/ˈkrɪpəl/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does cripple mean?
cripple means "Disable". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is cripple?
cripple is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The lack of funding could cripple the entire research project." — used to mean "Disable".
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