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CRIPPLE

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Cripple.

How to pronounce cripple:

UK

Cripple - as a noun

Someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
individualmortalpersonsomebodysomeonesoul
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cripple - as a verb

Deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless

Example: "This measure crippled our efforts"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stultify

Deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg

Example: "The accident has crippled her for life"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lame
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
maim
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cripple - as an adjective

Crippled.

Example Sentences

"The accident crippled her ability to walk."
"The economic crisis has crippled the country's economy."
"The company was crippled by heavy debt."
"The virus can cripple the immune system."
"The earthquake crippled the city's infrastructure."
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Word Game Points

Is CRIPPLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cripple is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CRIPPLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is CRIPPLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cripple is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRIPPLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is CRIPPLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cripple is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRIPPLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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