Used as a participial adjective; when applied to people it is often considered offensive or dated.
Übersetzungen
The crippled man struggled to climb the stairs.
Парализованный мужчина с трудом поднимался по лестнице.
The crippled economy showed signs of recovery.
Искалеченная экономика показала признаки восстановления.
The crippled ship was unable to continue its journey.
Поврежденный корабль не смог продолжить свое путешествие.
Definitionen
Severely damaged or malfunctioning, often to the point of being unable to function properly. The crippled economy struggled to recover after the financial crisis.
Physically impaired or disabled, especially in a way that affects movement. The crippled athlete showed incredible determination by competing in the race.
Used, often with 'the', as an offensive plural noun referring to people who are physically disabled
Definitionen
(offensive, plural only, used with 'the') People who are physically disabled. After the war, hospitals were filled with the crippled who needed long-term care.
Synonyme
disabled person
person with a disability
handicapped person
paralyzed person
lame person
immobilized person
incapacitated person
differently-abled person