cripple meaning and definition

CRIPPLE noun

Definition of cripple (noun)

1. someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back

CRIPPLE verb

Definition of cripple (verb)

1. deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
   • "This measure crippled our efforts"; "Their behavior stultified the boss's hard work"
   • synonyms: stultify
2. deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg
   • "The accident has crippled her for life"
   • synonyms: lame