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CRIPPLING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Crippling.

Crippling - as an adjective satellite

That cripples or disables or incapacitates

Example: "A crippling injury"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disablingincapacitating

Crippling - 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

Crippling - as a noun

State of being crippled; lameness.

Spars or timbers set up as a support against the side of a building.

Crippling - as an adjective

That cripples or incapacitates

Example: "Crippling depression"

Example Sentences

"The crippling debt made it impossible for him to afford basic necessities."
"She suffered from a crippling fear of heights and couldn't even climb a ladder."
"The company faced crippling losses due to the economic recession."
"His arthritis caused crippling pain in his joints."
"The accident left him with a crippling injury that required extensive rehabilitation."
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Word Game Points

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

CRIPPLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is CRIPPLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, crippling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRIPPLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is CRIPPLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, crippling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRIPPLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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