Pronunciation: [kɹˈɪplɪŋ] (IPA) 
The word "crippling" is spelled with a "c", "r", "i", "p", "p", "l", "i", "n", and "g". The letters "c", "r", "i", "p", "p", and "l" are pronounced as /k/, /r/, /ɪ/, /p/, /l/, and /ɪ/ respectively. The last two letters, "i" and "n", are pronounced as a single syllable with a nasal consonant, /ɪn/. The word refers to something that causes a severe and disabling effect, such as a physical injury or a financial loss.
Crippling is an adjective that describes something as causing severe damage, impairment, or limitation. It refers to the act or impact of seriously weakening or debilitating someone or something, often rendering them unable to function effectively or achieve their full potential.
In the context of physical health, crippling describes a condition or injury that significantly hampers movement, strength, or functionality. For example, a crippling back injury may inhibit a person's ability to walk or carry out everyday activities.
In an economic sense, a crippling recession refers to a severe downturn or decline that severely affects an industry, business, or the overall economy, resulting in widespread job losses, reduced productivity, and financial instability.
Additionally, the word can be used metaphorically to describe emotional or psychological effects. For instance, a crippling fear or anxiety denotes an overwhelming, paralyzing, and debilitative fear that inhibits normal behavior or functioning.
In summary, the term crippling is used to describe something that inflicts significant damage, limitation, or impairment. It encompasses physical, economic, and even emotional aspects, indicating a severe and often debilitating impact that restricts the full potential or functionality of someone or something.
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The word "crippling" is derived from the verb "cripple", which originated from the Old English word "crypel". In turn, "crypel" was derived from the Old English verb "cryppan", meaning "to creep, crawl". Over time, "crypel" evolved to refer to someone who walks with a limp or has difficulty moving, hence the meaning of "cripple". The adjective form "crippling" came into use to describe that which causes one to become or resemble a cripple, expressing the severe impact or incapacitation that can result from certain conditions or obstacles.
