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crippler

 

[ หˆkrษชplษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

injurious effect

A crippler is a person or thing that causes severe injury or damage, often leaving someone unable to move or function properly. This term can also refer to a condition or substance that incapacitates or weakens. In a more abstract sense, it can describe something that drastically impairs the functionality or quality of an entity, such as a crippling debt or an oppressive regime. Its usage varies across different contexts, including physical ailments and metaphorical applications.

Synonyms

detriment, disabled, hamper, incapacitant

Examples of usage

  • The accident left him a crippler of his former self.
  • The crippler of their economy was the harsh new tax.
  • Injury can be a crippler for athletes at any level.
  • A crippler is often associated with chronic pain conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "crippler" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น paralisador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค•เฅเคทเคฎ เค•เคฐเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lรคhmung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyebab kelumpuhan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะปั–ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ paraliลผator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้บป็—บ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paralyzeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paralizador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท felรง edici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋น„์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุนุทู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ochromovaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ochromovaฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็˜ซ็—ช่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ohromitelj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lamandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะป ะฐัƒั€ัƒั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ—แƒ‘แƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iflic edษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paralizador

Word origin

The term 'crippler' has its roots in the concept of 'cripple', which dates back to Old English 'crypel', signifying one who is lame or disabled. This term is derived from the Proto-Germanic word '*kripaz', meaning to 'cripple or hinder'. As language evolved, 'cripple' evolved to refer to a person severely limited in movement or function, and the suffix '-er' was added to create 'crippler', indicating the agent causing the crippling. The word has taken on various connotations over time and can be used to discuss both physical disabilities and metaphorical hindrances. Throughout history, language around disability has shifted in perception and usage, reflecting changing societal attitudes toward those who are disabled, thus influencing the evolution of terms like 'crippler'.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,362, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.