verb

1. To make someone a cripple; to cause someone to become physically impaired

   “The car bomb crippled five passers-by.”

2. To damage seriously; to destroy

   “My ambitions were crippled by a lack of money.”

3. To release a product (especially a computer program) with reduced functionality, in some cases, making the item essentially worthless.

   “The word processor was released in a crippled demonstration version that did not allow you to save.”

Synonyms: limit, restrict

adjective

1. (usually offensive) Having a less than fully functional limb, or injuries which prevent full mobility.

2. (usually offensive) Having any difficulty or impediment which can be likened to a crippling injury.