A person or animal that is unable to walk or move properly due to a disability or injury. noun
After the accident, he was left a cripple and needed assistance to move around.
The dog became a cripple after being hit by a car, but it still managed to live a happy life.
To cause someone or something to become unable to move or function properly. verb
The severe storm crippled the city's infrastructure, leaving thousands without power.
The company was crippled by the financial crisis and had to declare bankruptcy.
To severely damage or weaken something. verb
The new regulations could cripple the industry, making it difficult for small businesses to survive.
A lack of funding has crippled the research project, delaying its progress significantly.