adj
crippled
KRIH-puhld
adj
1
Badly damaged, weakened, or unable to function normally.
"The company was crippled by years of mismanagement."
"His car was crippled after the crash."
How to Use Crippled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSeriously damaged or unable to work properly.
Common mistake
When describing a person's physical disability, this word is now considered offensive; use neutral, respectful phrasing instead.
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