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cripple
noun
verb
someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back
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noun
someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back
verb
deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg
“The accident has crippled her for life”
verb
deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
“This measure crippled our efforts”
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The accident has crippled her for life
This measure crippled our efforts
Their behavior stultified the boss's hard work
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