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Uncommoncrippled
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.To make someone a cripple; to cause someone to become physically impaired
- 2.To damage seriously; to destroy
- 3.To release a product (especially a computer program) with reduced functionality, in some cases, making the item essentially worthless.
- 4.To nerf something which is overpowered
adjective
- 1.(usually offensive) Having a less than fully functional limb, or injuries which prevent full mobility.
- 2.(usually offensive) Having any difficulty or impediment which can be likened to a crippling injury.
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