crippled
/ˈkɹɪpəld/ adjective C1- Having a less than fully functional limb, or injuries which prevent full mobility.
- Having any difficulty or impediment which can be likened to a crippling injury. · a crippled version of the software, lacking many features
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I have the clearest claim upon half of their present estate, and if they could have found a single paper—which, fortunately, was in the strong-box of my solicitors—they would undoubtedly have crippled our case.”
A lucky long shot of my revolver might have crippled him, but I had brought it only to defend myself if attacked and not to shoot an unarmed man who was running away.
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