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CRIPPLE Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word cripple. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word cripple. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CRIPPLE

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debilitate
verbv
verb

• make weak

disable
verbv
verb

• make unable to perform a certain action

• injure permanently

handicap
nounn
noun

• the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

• advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

verb

• injure permanently

• attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant

• put at a disadvantage

harm
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury

• the occurrence of a change for the worse

• the act of damaging something or someone

verb

• cause or do harm to

impair
verbv
verb

• make worse or less effective

• make imperfect

incapacitate
verbv
verb

• make unable to perform a certain action

• injure permanently

paralyze
verbv
verb

• make powerless and unable to function

• cause to be paralyzed and immobile

wreck
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

• an accident that destroys a ship at sea

• a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles)

• a ship that has been destroyed at sea

verb

• smash or break forcefully

disabled
adjectiveadj
noun

• people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped

adjective satellite

• the total or partial absence of a person's bodily or mental functions, including the absence of a part of a person's body

lame
adjectiveadj
noun

• someone who doesn't understand what is going on

• a fabric interwoven with threads of metal

adjective satellite

• pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

• disabled in the feet or legs

verb

• deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg

limit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the greatest possible degree of something

• final or latest limiting point

• as far as something can go

• the boundary of a specific area

• the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity

• the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

verb

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• restrict or confine within limits

• decide upon or fix definitely

restrict
verbv
verb

• place restrictions on

• place under restrictions; limit access to by law

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed

stultify
verbv
verb

• prove to be of unsound mind or demonstrate someone's incompetence

• cause to appear foolish

• deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless

Best Hypernyms For CRIPPLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for cripple, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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individual maim mortal person somebody someone soul weaken

Alternatives for DEBILITATE

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