crippling Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
stultify; cripple.
- This measure crippled our efforts
- Their behavior stultified the boss's hard work
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verb deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg
cripple; lame.
- The accident has crippled her for life
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adjective satellite that cripples or disables or incapacitates
disabling; incapacitating.
- a crippling injury
WordNet
Crip"pling noun
Definitions
Spars or timbers set up as a support against the side of a building.
