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Vocabulary Entry
crippled
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
Unable to walk or move properly due to injury or disability.
Example Sentences
"The crippled bird could not fly back to its nest."
"After the accident, he was left with a crippled leg."
"The charity focuses on helping crippled veterans reintegrate into society."
V
verb
To cause someone or something to become unable to move or function properly.
Example Sentences
"The accident crippled his ability to walk."
"Political corruption can cripple the progress of a nation."
"The disease has the potential to cripple the economy."