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CRIPPLED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Crippled.

How to pronounce crippled:

US

Crippled - as an adjective satellite

Disabled in the feet or legs

Example: "A crippled soldier"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Crippled - as a verb

To make someone a cripple; to cause someone to become physically impaired

Example: "The car bomb crippled five passers-by."

To damage seriously; to destroy

Example: "My ambitions were crippled by a lack of money."

To release a product (especially a computer program) with reduced functionality, in some cases, making the item essentially worthless.

Example: "The word processor was released in a crippled demonstration version that did not allow you to save."

To nerf something which is overpowered

Crippled - as an adjective

(usually offensive) having a less than fully functional limb, or injuries which prevent full mobility.

(usually offensive) having any difficulty or impediment which can be likened to a crippling injury.

Example Sentences

"He walked with a crippled leg after the accident."
"The storm left behind a crippled electrical grid."
"The soldier suffered a crippled arm in combat."
"The crippled spaceship struggled to make it back to Earth."
"The driver lost control and crashed into a tree, leaving his car crippled."
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Word Game Points

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

CRIPPLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is CRIPPLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, crippled is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRIPPLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is CRIPPLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, crippled is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRIPPLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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