What is the meaning of 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.
    • usage: "This measure crippled our efforts"; "Their behavior stultified the boss's hard work"
  • Deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg.
    • usage: "The accident has crippled her for life"
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