Cool MateMeaning of Cripple
To cause someone or something to be unable to walk or move normally.
In simple words: To injure someone so they can't walk properly.
Cripple in a sentence
- The accident may cripple him for life.
- Financial issues could cripple the company's growth.
- Poor planning will cripple our project.
- The storm crippled the transportation system.
How to use Cripple
Use 'cripple' with caution as it can be considered offensive when referring to people with disabilities. It's more acceptable in historical, medical, or metaphorical contexts.
Grammar pattern
cripple + object
Memory hint
Imagine a 'crippling' pain that stops you in your tracks.
Related words
Collocations with Cripple
- cripple a system
- cripple with pain
- cripple someone's hopes
- cripple the economy
Synonyms for Cripple
- disable
- impair
- hamstring
- incapacitate
- maim
Opposites of Cripple
Common mistakes with Cripple
- Confused with 'cripple' vs 'crippled', the latter refers to a state rather than the action.
- Using 'cripple' in informal contexts where it's inappropriate.
- 'Cripple' is sometimes mistakenly thought to refer only to physical disability.
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Frequently asked questions about Cripple
What does Cripple mean?
To injure someone so they can't walk properly.
What is the definition of Cripple?
To cause someone or something to be unable to walk or move normally.
How do you use Cripple in a sentence?
The accident may cripple him for life.
Can you give another example of Cripple?
Financial issues could cripple the company's growth.
What are synonyms for Cripple?
Common alternatives include disable, impair, hamstring, incapacitate, maim.
What is the opposite of Cripple?
Opposite meanings include enable, empower, strengthen.
What words go with Cripple?
It commonly pairs with cripple a system, cripple with pain, cripple someone's hopes, cripple the economy.
What are common mistakes when using Cripple?
Confused with 'cripple' vs 'crippled', the latter refers to a state rather than the action. Using 'cripple' in informal contexts where it's inappropriate. 'Cripple' is sometimes mistakenly thought to refer only to physical disability.
How do you pronounce Cripple?
US: //ˈkrɪp.əl//, UK: //ˈkrɪp.əl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Cripple?
Use 'cripple' with caution as it can be considered offensive when referring to people with disabilities. It's more acceptable in historical, medical, or metaphorical contexts.