cripples

verb

Definition of cripplesnext
present tense third-person singular of cripple
1
as in incapacitates
to cause severe or permanent injury to the car crash may have crippled two people for life

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2
as in injures
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of the collision so severely crippled the ship that it had to be towed into port

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3
as in paralyzes
to render powerless, ineffective, or unable to move a wave of strikes crippled that nation's steel industry

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cripples
  1. undermines
  2. weakens
  3. impairs
  4. erodes
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  • But such tweakings risk promoting one-size-fits-all care that undermines patient outcomes.
    Peter Ubel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Heeding such distractions undermines investment managers essential social responsibility to the detriment of retirees and broader prosperity.
    Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of undermines
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  • This detachment not only affects how individuals respond to disasters but also weakens the overall collective response.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • A student can attempt the course without the pressure of immediate feedback or the potential to fall behind, which weakens the signal of their willingness to take on challenges.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of weakens
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  • Severe reactions include anaphylaxis, a life-threatening reaction that impairs breathing.
    Lauren O'Connor, MS, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
  • This damage impairs nutrient absorption, which can lead to major vitamin and nutritional deficiencies.
    Lauren O'Connor, MS, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of impairs
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  • Toxic emotional intelligence erodes trust, stifles creativity, and damages employee morale.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • This kind of emotional manipulation erodes trust over time, leaving employees feeling confused, isolated, and trapped.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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