crippled
[ krip-uhld ]
/ ˈkrɪp əld /
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adjective
Offensive.
- relating to a person who is partially or totally unable to use one or more limbs.
- relating to a person who is disabled or impaired in any way.
not operating or performing at the customary level; impaired; weakened: Significant progress has been made in repairing the crippled power plant.A telecommunications firm has signed a deal to get their crippled company back in business.
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usage note for crippled
Why is crippled offensive? See cripple.
OTHER WORDS FROM crippled
un·crip·pled, adjectiveWords nearby crippled
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