Ableist Language

1 words in this vocabulary list

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

  • The accident left him permanently crippled and unable to walk without assistance.
  • She was worried that her injury would cripple her chances of playing in the upcoming game.
  • I heard that new policy is going to cripple our ability to get things done efficiently.
  • The lack of funding could cripple the project before it even gets off the ground.