crippled Synonyms
Another word for crippled
• 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").
"Rising inflation and supply chain shortages paralyze the manufacturing sector throughout the winter."
• adjective (Context 2)
Severely damaged, impaired, or rendered unable to function properly (especially of an organization, economy, or machine).
"The airline struggled to recover its schedule after a incapacitated computer system grounded hundreds of flights."
• adjective (Context 3)
(Dated, often offensive) Having a severe physical disability or injury that impairs the ability to walk or move normally.
"The veterinarian fashioned a small wheeled cart to help the disabled dog move around the yard."
Opposites of crippled
The opposite of crippled shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: