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crippled Antonyms

Opposite of crippled

Because the opposite of crippled shifts with each meaning, the 18 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cause a severe and almost insuperable problem for, or to damage the ability of something to function normally (past tense and past participle of "cripple").

Usage Example

"Rising inflation and supply chain shortages strengthen the manufacturing sector throughout the winter."

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strengthen
Strong
restore
bolster
boost
fortify
repair
mend
aid

• adjective (Context 2)

Severely damaged, impaired, or rendered unable to function properly (especially of an organization, economy, or machine).

Usage Example

"The airline struggled to recover its schedule after a functional computer system grounded hundreds of flights."

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functional
intact
Strong
operational
sound
unscathed
thriving

• adjective (Context 3)

(Dated, often offensive) Having a severe physical disability or injury that impairs the ability to walk or move normally.

Usage Example

"The veterinarian fashioned a small wheeled cart to help the able-bodied dog move around the yard."

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able-bodied
uninjured
Strong
healthy
fit

Similar words to crippled

Words similar to crippled shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

disabled
paralyze
paralyzed
incapacitated
incapacitate
disable
hamstring
lame
See all synonyms of crippled

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Crippled. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/crippled
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