crippled
/ˈkrɪpəld/
Disabled
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Unable to move normally or use limbs due to physical injury or illness.
"He was crippled by a childhood disease."
- 2.
A state where a system, economy, plan, etc., is severely damaged or loses function, preventing it from operating properly.
"The strike crippled the company's operations."
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The car accident left him crippled and unable to work.
The car accident left him crippled and unable to work.
A massive power outage crippled the entire city for several hours.
A massive power outage crippled the entire city for several hours.
The lack of funding crippled the development of the new project.
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How do you pronounce crippled?
crippled is pronounced [/ˈkrɪpəld/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does crippled mean?
crippled means "Disabled". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is crippled?
crippled is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The car accident left him crippled and unable to work." — used to mean "Disabled".
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