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CRIPPLING Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word crippling. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word crippling. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CRIPPLING

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debilitating
adjectiveadj
adjective

• impairing the strength and vitality

devastating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• making light of

• wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction

• physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination

disabling
adjectiveadj
adjective

• depriving of legal right; rendering legally disqualified

adjective satellite

• that cripples or disables or incapacitates

disarming
adjectiveadj
noun

• act of reducing or depriving of arms

adjective satellite

• capable of allaying hostility

enfeebling
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• causing debilitation

hindering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• preventing movement

immobilizing
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement

incapacitating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• that cripples or disables or incapacitates

hampering
verbv
noun

• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

• a basket usually with a cover

verb

• prevent the progress or free movement of

• put at a disadvantage

impairing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• make worse or less effective

• make imperfect

paralyzing
adjectiveadj
verb

• make powerless and unable to function

• cause to be paralyzed and immobile

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 CRIPPLING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for crippling, 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 DEBILITATING

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