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cripple

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1. cripple - Noun

2. cripple - Adjective

3. cripple - Verb

Meaning

One who creeps, halts, or limps; one who has lost, or never had, the use of a limb or limbs; a lame person; hence, one who is partially disabled.

Lame; halting.

To deprive of the use of a limb, particularly of a leg or foot; to lame.

To deprive of strength, activity, or capability for service or use; to disable; to deprive of resources; as, to be financially crippled.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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The accident has crippled her for life Source: Internet

This measure crippled our efforts Source: Internet

Their behavior stultified the boss's hard work Source: Internet

“A deadlier blow is what will appear to be a grand conspiracy to cripple the Judiciary to the detriment of Rule of law. Source: Internet

After the Cripple Creek fire of 1896, Stratton paid for food and shelter for the thousands left homeless by the fire. Source: Internet

Although $500 million worth of gold ore was dug from Cripple Creek, Womack died penniless on 10 August 1909. Source: Internet

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