Cripple - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkrɪpl|  American pronunciation of the word cripple
Brit.  |ˈkrɪp(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word cripple

noun

- someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back

verb

- deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless (syn: stultify)
This measure crippled our efforts
- deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg (syn: lame)
The accident has crippled her for life

Extra examples

He returned from war a cripple.

Higher taxes could cripple small businesses.

She was crippled in a car accident.

Industry is being crippled by high interest rates.

This measure crippled our efforts

The accident has crippled her for life

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: cripple
he/she/it: cripples
present participle: crippling
past tense: crippled
past participle: crippled
noun
singular: cripple
plural: cripples
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