crippler

[US]/[ˈkrɪplə]/
[UK]/[ˈkrɪplər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person or thing that causes someone to be crippled.; A device or action that prevents someone from moving freely.
v.To cause someone to become crippled.
adj.Causing or tending to cause crippling.

Phrases & Collocations

crippler shot

a crippler

crippler's stance

Example Sentences

the injury was a career crippler for the young athlete.

a sudden power outage proved to be a system crippler.

the crippling debt was a major crippler to their business.

he feared the new regulations would be a crippler for small businesses.

the software bug was a performance crippler for the application.

the economic downturn was a significant crippler for the tourism industry.

a single mistake can be a crippler in a high-stakes competition.

the lack of funding was a development crippler for the project.

the constant criticism became a crippler to her self-esteem.

the outdated technology was a serious crippler for their competitiveness.

the unexpected setback proved to be a morale crippler for the team.

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