a person who has severe impairment in his physical abilities because of deformation, injury, or amputation of parts of the body
To cripple a machine, organization, or system means to damage it severely or prevent it from working properly. A total cut-off of supplies would cripple the country's economy The pilot was able to maneuver the crippled aircraft out of the hostile area
deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg; "The accident has crippled her for life"
deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless; "This measure crippled our efforts"; "Their behavior stultified the boss's hard work"
someone whose legs are disabled deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg; "The accident has crippled her for life"
If someone is crippled by an injury, it is so serious that they can never move their body properly again. Mr Easton was seriously crippled in an accident and had to leave his job He had been warned that another bad fall could cripple him for life He heaved his crippled leg into an easier position
One who creeps, halts, or limps; one who has lost, or never had, the use of a limb or limbs; a lame person; hence, one who is partially disabled
If something cripples a person, it causes them severe psychological or emotional problems. Howard wanted to be a popular singer, but stage fright crippled him I'm not perfect but I'm also not emotionally crippled or lonely