crippling
adjective C2- That cripples or incapacitates · crippling depression
- Causing a severe and insurmountable problem; detrimental. · The high cost of capital has a crippling effect on many small firms.
- Causing serious injuries, damage, or harm; damaging. · crippling debt
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