crippling

Describes something that causes severe damage, loss, or impairment, often rendering something ineffective or unable to function.

ruОписывает что-то, что причиняет серьёзный ущерб, потерю или нарушение, часто делая что-то неэффективным или неспособным функционировать.esDescribe algo que causa un daño o deterioro grave, dejando a menudo algo ineficaz o incapaz de funcionar normalmente; puede referirse tanto a daño físico como a efectos económicos, emocionales o psicológicos debilitantes.frDécrit quelque chose qui cause de graves dommages, une perte ou une perturbation, rendant souvent une chose inefficace ou incapable de fonctionner.deBeschreibt etwas, das schweren Schaden, Verlust oder eine Beeinträchtigung verursacht und jemanden oder etwas oft handlungsunfähig oder funktionsunfähig macht.ptDescreve algo que causa dano, perda ou prejuízo grave, muitas vezes tornando algo ineficaz ou incapaz de funcionar.zh形容某事物造成严重损害、损失或功能障碍，常使某物无法有效运作或丧失能力。arيصف شيئًا يسبب ضررًا جسيمًا أو خسارة أو إعاقة، وغالبًا ما يجعله عاجزًا عن الأداء أو غير قادر على العمل بفعالية. ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف العجز الجسدي الذي يُقعد صاحبه.

1. Causing severe physical disability B2 formal medical

   Causing a person to become unable to walk or move normally, often due to injury or disease.

   • The accident left him with a crippling injury to his spine.
   • She suffers from crippling arthritis that affects her daily life.
   • The disease can cause crippling pain in the joints.

   ruКалечащийesque causa discapacidad física gravefrHandicapant (physiquement)deVerkrüppelndptIncapacitantezh致残的arمُقْعِد

   同义词: debilitatingdisablingenfeeblingincapacitating

2. Severely damaging or debilitating B2 formal

   Causing severe damage, harm, or disruption to something, making it unable to function effectively.

   • The company faced crippling financial losses after the scandal.
   • The country's economy was hit by crippling sanctions.
   • The strike had a crippling effect on public transportation.

   ruРазрушительныйesparalizante, incapacitantefrGravement nuisible ou incapacitantdeLähmendptDebilitantezh毁灭性的arمُعطِّل

   同义词: damagingdebilitatingdestructivedevastatingdisastrousharmfulincapacitatingruinous

   反义词: beneficialconstructivehelpfulrehabilitativerestorativestrengtheningsupportive

3. Overwhelming or paralyzing (emotional/mental) B2 informal

   Describing a feeling or condition that is so intense it prevents normal functioning or action.

   • He experienced crippling anxiety before his job interview.
   • She was overcome by crippling shyness in social situations.
   • The pressure of the deadline caused crippling stress.

   ruПарализующийesparalizante (emocional/mental)frparalysant, qui handicapedeLähmendptParalisantezh令人崩溃的arمُشِلّ

   同义词: consumingdebilitatingdevastatingenervatingimmobilizingincapacitatingoverwhelming

   反义词: empoweringenablingstrengthening

• more crippling comparative form
• most crippling superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone or something to become unable to function properly, often by damaging or disabling them.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего у кого-либо или чего-либо неспособность нормально функционировать, часто путем повреждения или выведения из строя.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de causar que alguien o algo quede incapaz de funcionar normalmente, a menudo dañándolo o dejándolo fuera de servicio. También puede referirse a debilitar gravemente o inutilizar un sistema o capacidad.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelqu'un ou quelque chose incapable de fonctionner normalement, souvent en l'endommagement ou en le mettant hors d'usage.deVerb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, die jemanden oder etwas daran hindert, normal zu funktionieren, oft durch Verletzung oder Beschädigung; auch im übertragenen Sinn: jemanden oder etwas stark beeinträchtigen, lähmen oder handlungsunfähig machen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de causar incapacidade ou dano grave a alguém ou algo, prejudicando seu funcionamento normal, muitas vezes por lesão ou por deixar fora de serviço. Também pode significar enfraquecer ou prejudicar gravemente algo de forma figurada.zh指使某人或某物丧失正常功能，通常通过造成伤害或破坏来实现。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إحداث عجز أو إعاقة لدى شخص أو شيء تمنعه من العمل أو الأداء بشكل طبيعي، غالبًا عن طريق الإضرار الجسدي أو التعطيل.

1. Cause physical disability B2 formal

   To cause someone to become unable to walk or move properly due to injury or illness.

   • The accident crippled him for life.
   • The disease can cripple its victims if left untreated.
   • He was crippled in a car crash.

   ruСделать инвалидомesCausar discapacidad físicafrRendre infirmedeZum Krüppel machenptTornar deficiente físicozh使残疾arإعاقة جسدية

   同义词: disablehamstringimmobilizeincapacitatelamemaimparalyze

2. Severely damage or weaken B2 formal

   To severely damage or weaken something, making it ineffective or unable to function.

   • The economic sanctions crippled the country's trade.
   • The strike crippled the public transport system.
   • The cyberattack crippled the company's network.

   ruСильно повредить или ослабитьesDañar gravemente o debilitarfrparalyser, handicaperdeSchwer beschädigen oder schwächenptPrejudicar gravemente ou enfraquecerzh严重损害或削弱arإضعاف شديد أو إلحاق ضرر بالغ

   同义词: damagedebilitatedisablehamstringimpairincapacitateparalyzesabotageweaken

   反义词: bolsterempowerenablefixfortifyimprovereinforcerepairrestorestrengthen

• crippled past participle
• crippled past simple
• crippling present participle
• cripples third person singular