Crippler: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆพ
crippler
[ หkrษชplษr ]
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:
๐ต๐น paralisador
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเฅเคทเคฎ เคเคฐเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Lรคhmung
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyebab kelumpuhan
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะปัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ paraliลผator
๐ฏ๐ต ้บป็บ่
๐ซ๐ท paralyzeur
๐ช๐ธ paralizador
๐น๐ท felรง edici
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๋น์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูู ุนุทู
๐จ๐ฟ ochromovaฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ ochromovaฤ
๐จ๐ณ ็ซ็ช่
๐ธ๐ฎ ohromitelj
๐ฎ๐ธ lamandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะป ะฐัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ iflic edษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ paralizador
Etymology
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.
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