(usually of a disease or condition) Past tense for to affect adversely
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Having less than fully functional limbs
“More generally, the other animals move up one notch in the hierarchy, and the crippled animal is killed or driven from the pack.”
Having a deformed shape, especially one that is unsightly
Lacking in material possessions or financial wealth
Weak or lacking in strength
Feeling tired, fatigued or weak
Past tense for to render physically powerless, injured or unable to move
“Zach defied all expectations that this accident would cripple him and transform his life for the worst.”
Past tense for to cause to be immobilized, weakened or ineffective
“Too many or too few T cells in the blood can cripple the immune system.”
Past tense for to be detrimental to
“This sort of overprotection may actually cripple his ability to be resilient and discourage him from trying anything new.”
Past tense for to cause something to stop functioning altogether
“We need to effectively respond to the bad actors out there who want to steal our data and cripple our systems.”
Past tense for to render financially unstable
“Mounting debts would eventually cripple the company.”
Past tense for to cause the downfall or ruin of
Past tense for to frustrate or prevent (someone) from achieving an aim
Past tense for to inflict a violent and disfiguring injury on
(usually of a disease or condition) Past tense for to affect adversely
Past tense for to cause to be ineffective or deactivated
Past tense for to act as an impediment or burden to
Past tense for to decrease the value, character, or quality of
Past tense for to remove or cut off the limbs or parts of
Past tense for to diminish the confidence or courage of
Past tense for to remove the fuse from (a bomb), making it safe
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