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crippled

The correct spelling is crippled.

How to pronounce crippled

verb

Say it like: Cri-ppl-ed

The correct spelling is crippled. To make someone a cripple; to cause someone to become physically impaired For example: "The car bomb crippled five passers-by."

Usage Examples

The car bomb crippled five passers-by.

My ambitions were crippled by a lack of money.

The word processor was released in a crippled demonstration version that did not allow you to save.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To make someone a cripple; to cause someone to become physically impaired
  2. 2.To damage seriously; to destroy
  3. 3.To release a product (especially a computer program) with reduced functionality, in some cases, making the item essentially worthless.
  4. 4.To nerf something which is overpowered

adjective

  1. 1.(usually offensive) Having a less than fully functional limb, or injuries which prevent full mobility.
  2. 2.(usually offensive) Having any difficulty or impediment which can be likened to a crippling injury.

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