crippling
verb
Form of cripple , present participle of cripple.
Simple meaning
To cause severe and disabling damage.
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɹɪpəlɪŋ
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verb
present participle of cripple
To make someone a cripple; to cause someone to become physically impaired.
present participle of cripple
To cause severe and disabling damage; to make unable to function normally.
present participle of cripple
To damage seriously; to destroy.
present participle of cripple
To release a product (especially a computer program) with reduced functionality, in some cases, making the item essentially worthless.
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Deprive of strength or efficiency.
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