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Definition of crippler

crippler

/ˈkrɪp.lər/
crip · pler
Adverb:cripplingly
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Plural:cripplers
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Adjective:crippling
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crippler Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A disease, injury, or condition that causes severe physical disability or loss of mobility.

Example

"Polio was once a widespread childhood crippler before the development of effective vaccines."

2

Something that severely damages, weakens, or paralyzes a system, organization, or endeavor.

Example

"Runaway inflation proved to be an economic crippler for small businesses across the region."

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• Rhymes for crippler

• Nearby Words

cripes
cripple
crippled
crippler
crippling
cripplingly
crips

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'cripple' (derived from Old English 'crypel', related to 'creopan', meaning 'to creep') plus the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crippler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crippler
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