1. having a physical disability that affects movement or mobility
Usage: often considered offensive; ‘disabled’ is preferred
2. severely damaged or made unable to function properly

1. past tense of cripple; caused to become disabled or unable to function

Examples

• The accident left him crippled for life.
• The storm crippled the city’s power grid.
• Economic sanctions crippled the country’s trade.
• She was born with a crippled arm.
• The virus crippled the computer network.
• Heavy debt crippled the small business.