crippled

[ˈkrɪpld]

crippled Definition

  • 1(of a person) unable to walk or move properly; disabled
  • 2(of a system or organization) severely damaged or impaired

Using crippled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crippled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was left crippled after the accident.

  • Example

    The company's reputation was crippled by the scandal.

  • Example

    The economy was crippled by the pandemic.

  • Example

    The team's chances of winning were crippled by the injury of their star player.

crippled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for crippled

Antonyms for crippled

Phrases with crippled

  • having severe financial difficulties that prevent normal functioning or growth

    Example

    The company was financially crippled by the recession and had to lay off many employees.

  • unable to express or deal with emotions in a healthy way, often due to past trauma or abuse

    Example

    Her abusive childhood left her emotionally crippled and unable to form healthy relationships.

  • unable to act or function due to extreme fear or anxiety

    Example

    She was so crippled by fear of public speaking that she avoided it at all costs.

Origins of crippled

from Old English 'crypel', meaning 'a lame person'

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Summary: crippled in Brief

The term 'crippled' [ˈkrɪpld] refers to a person who is unable to walk or move properly, or a system or organization that is severely damaged or impaired. It can be used to describe physical, financial, emotional, or other types of damage, as in 'The economy was crippled by the pandemic.' 'Crippled' can also be used in phrases like 'financially crippled,' 'emotionally crippled,' and 'crippled by fear.'

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