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to cripple
01
verlammen, beschadigen
to cause serious damage that prevents someone or something from working or functioning properly
Transitive: to cripple a system or operation
Example
The constant delays crippled the project 's progress, pushing back its completion.
The lack of funding could cripple the development of the new technology.
The storm crippled the city 's infrastructure, causing widespread power outages.
02
om te verlammen, invalideren
to inflict severe damage to someone's body so that they are unable to walk or move properly
Transitive: to cripple sb
Example
An untreated injury could escalate and cripple the person 's range of motion.
The soldier faced the risk of being crippled by the explosion during combat.
The construction worker took precautions to avoid accidents that could cripple him.
Cripple
01
kruppelaar, gebrekkige
someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back
Voorbeeld
The constant delays crippled the project's progress, pushing back its completion.
The lack of funding could cripple the development of the new technology.
The storm crippled the city's infrastructure, causing widespread power outages.
The financial crisis crippled the economy, leaving many businesses struggling.
The heavy regulations have the potential to cripple small businesses.
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