cripple - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for cripple ?

Here are the synonyms for cripple , a list of similar words for cripple from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back

Synonyms

• cripple

More generic

• individual
• mortal
• person
• somebody
• someone
• soul

More specific

• crookback
• humpback
• hunchback

Verb

deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg

Synonyms

• cripple
• lame

More generic

• maim

More specific

• hamstring

Verb

deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless

Synonyms

• cripple
• stultify

More generic

• weaken

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