noun
a person who is partially or totally unable to use one or more limbs
verb
cause someone to become unable to move or walk properly
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The accident left him permanently crippled and unable to walk without assistance.
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She was worried that her injury would cripple her chances of playing in the upcoming game.
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I heard that new policy is going to cripple our ability to get things done efficiently.
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The lack of funding could cripple the project before it even gets off the ground.