To call someone a cripple is to refer to them as a person who is unable to do many things because of their injuries. A cripple might be able to walk, but they might not be able to do anything else because of their injuries.
He is a cripple, which is why he can't do any physical activity.
The war left many cripples in the country.
verb
deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg
Synonyms:
verb
deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
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noun
someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back
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It was the accident that crippled him.
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The accident crippled the man.
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The gang crippled him.
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She provided alms for the crippled.
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The Cat is the son of the cripple and the idiot.
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The impact had crippled the company.
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As a result of the wounds, the girl was permanently crippled.
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But, the crippled transport sank later in the day.
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He was never meant to cripple the evil.
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He was often in pain but not crippled by the affliction.