crippled

UK
/ˈkrɪp.əld/
US
/ˈkrɪp.əld/

Translations

crippledadjective
more crippled
Comp.
most crippled
Super.
UK
/ˈkrɪp.əld/
US
/ˈkrɪp.əld/
Used as a participial adjective; when applied to people it is often considered offensive or dated.
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.
cripplednoun
crippled
pl
UK
/ˈkrɪp.əld/
US
/ˈkrɪp.əld/
Used, often with 'the', as an offensive plural noun referring to people who are physically disabled
Synonyms
disabled person
person with a disability
handicapped person
paralyzed person
lame person
immobilized person
incapacitated person
differently-abled person
crippleverb

crippled

Past Simple

crippled
Past Simple
crippled
Past Participle
crippling
Gerund
UK
/ˈkrɪp.əl/
US
/ˈkrɪp.əl/
The accident could cripple him for life.
Авария могла бы его искалечить на всю жизнь.
The economic crisis could cripple the country's development.
Экономический кризис может парализовать развитие страны.

Definitions

crippledadjective
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.
cripplednoun
(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.
crippleverb
To cause someone or something to become unable to move or function properly.
The accident crippled him, leaving him unable to walk.
To severely damage or weaken something.
The economic sanctions crippled the country's economy.