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cripple

cripple - Dictionary definition and meaning for word cripple

Definition
(noun) someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back
Definition
(verb) deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
Synonyms : stultify
Example Sentence
  • This measure crippled our efforts
  • Their behavior stultified the boss's hard work

Definition
(verb) deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg
Synonyms : lame
Example Sentence
  • The accident has crippled her for life

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for cripple

RIPPLEs..stop the way swimmers to move ahead...make them.LAME
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by cheeka449

cripple:(cri~cry+pple~apple)when my brother was crying and annoying me for apple i bet him too much on his legs,and now he is not able to walk, as a disabled.
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by NarenSuri

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