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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

crippling

/krɪpˈlɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does crippling mean?

adjective

Causing severe damage or loss of ability; extremely severe or severe to the point of being debilitating.

Example

"The injury was crippling, leaving her unable to walk for months."

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