Cripple
Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪpəl/
Cripple (verb)
- to cause someone or something to be unable to move or function properly
- to seriously damage or weaken something, making it less effective
Examples
- The injury could cripple an athlete for months.
- A severe storm might cripple the transportation system.
Common collocations: cripple an athlete, cripple the system, cripple small businesses, cripple the network
Cripple (noun)
- an outdated term for a person who cannot use their limbs properly
Examples
- The new policy aims to support the cripple in society.
- Accessibility improvements help the cripple navigate public spaces.