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to cripple
01
to cause serious damage that prevents someone or something from working or functioning properly
Transitive: to cripple a system or operation
02
to inflict severe damage to someone's body so that they are unable to walk or move properly
Transitive: to cripple sb
Cripple
01
someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back
cripple
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crippled
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crippled
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crippling
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crippling
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Example
The lack of funding could cripple the development of the new technology.
The constant delays crippled the project's progress, pushing back its completion.
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.
