[ˈkrɪpl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cause severe and disabling damage to; deprive of the ability to function normally
(e.g: developing countries are crippled by their debts)

- cause (someone) to become unable to walk or move normally
(e.g: a young student was crippled for life)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English: from two words, crypel and crēopel, both of Germanic origin and related to creep

[ˈkrɪpl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person with a severe limitation of a specified kind
(e.g: an emotional cripple)

- a person who is unable to walk or move normally through disability or because of injury to their back or legs


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English: from two words, crypel and crēopel, both of Germanic origin and related to creep