crippling

Meanings

• Adjective

  Causing great suffering or disability.

  - "The crippling effects of poverty on children's health."
  - "The crippling blow dealt by the opponent in the boxing match."

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Synonyms

limit , restrict

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crippling
hymnal , limelight , rhythm , prism

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Variants

List of all variants of crippling that leads to same result
cripple , crippled , crippler , cripplers , cripples , crippling , cripplingly

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'wasting away' or 'destroying' in Old English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'crippling' was first used in the English language around the 15th century.

2. The word 'cripple' has been used as a derogatory term for people with disabilities, but this usage is now considered offensive.

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Related Concepts

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1. Disability: Refers to physical or mental impairments that limit a person's ability to function in daily life.

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Culture

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In literature, 'crippling' is used metaphorically to describe the devastating impact of an event or condition.

How to Memorize "crippling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or situation that is severely limited or unable to function due to an injury or condition.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of helplessness or suffering.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase like 'Crippling Conditions Ruin People's Lives' to remember the meaning.

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