cripples

'cripples'

[cripple.n.01] as in: someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back

'cripples'

[cripple.v.01] as in: deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless

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Examples:
This measure crippled our efforts
Their behavior stultified the boss's hard work

'cripples'

[cripple.v.02] as in: deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg

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Examples:
The accident has crippled her for life