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Vocabulary Entry
cripple
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A person who is unable to walk or move properly due to disability or injury.
Example Sentences
"The organization helps children with disabilities, including those who are cripples."
"Despite being a cripple, she led an active and fulfilling life."
"In the community, there are programs designed to support cripples."
V
verb
To cause someone to become unable to walk or move normally; to impair or weaken.
Example Sentences
"The accident crippled him for life."
"The disease has the potential to cripple the economy if not controlled."
"Her fear of public speaking began to cripple her confidence."
A
adjective
Causing someone to be unable to walk or move properly; lacking strength or effectiveness.
Example Sentences
"The crippled vehicle was left on the roadside."
"His crippled ambitions made it hard for him to pursue his dreams."
"The team suffered from crippled morale after losing the game."