Definition

A person or thing that causes someone or something to become unable to walk or move properly.

Example

The accident left him a crippler, unable to walk without assistance.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new game with the crippler character?

Yeah, I saw a trailer for it! Looks intense.

I heard the crippler has some unique abilities.

Totally! It should add an interesting twist to the gameplay.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Crippler is formed from "cripple" (from Old English "cryppel", meaning to disable or make lame) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who performs an action). The word "crippler" refers to a person or thing that causes someone to be disabled or lame.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'makes' ('-er') another person 'disabled' ('cripple') — that's why a crippler is someone who causes disability.

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