Spell Bee Word: crippled

Basic Details

Word: Crippled

Part of Speech: Adjective / Verb

Meaning: Having a physical disability that limits movement; can also mean seriously damaged or weakened.

Synonyms: Disabled, impaired, weakened

Antonyms: Able, strong, healthy

Idioms and Phrases

1. Crippled with laughter: To be unable to stop laughing. Example: "The comedian was so funny that the audience was crippled with laughter."
2. Crippled by fear: To be paralyzed or unable to act because of fear. Example: "He was crippled by fear and couldn't speak during his presentation."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The accident left him crippled, but with hard work, he learned to walk again.

Example 2: The drought crippled the farmers, making it hard for them to grow their crops.

Example 3: After the storm, the city was crippled, with many roads blocked by fallen trees.

Fun Fact

The word "cripple" comes from the Old English word "cryppel," which means to walk with a limp. It has been used for centuries to describe someone with mobility challenges.

Famous Quote

"We are all crippled by something, whether it's fear, prejudice, or ignorance." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "crippled" mean?

a) To be very happy
b) To have a physical disability or be seriously damaged
c) To run quickly
d) To swim well

Answer: b) To have a physical disability or be seriously damaged

2. Which of these is a synonym of "crippled"?

a) Able
b) Weakened
c) Optimistic
d) Healthy

Answer: b) Weakened

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "crippled"?

a) Limited
b) Strong
c) Incapable
d) Unable

Answer: b) Strong

4. Which sentence uses "crippled" correctly?

a) The gardener crippled the flowers by watering them too much.
b) The machine was crippled after it fell off the truck.
c) She crippled the maze with her quick moves.
d) The athlete was crippled and won the race.

Answer: b) The machine was crippled after it fell off the truck.

5. Which idiom means to be unable to act because of fear?

a) Crippled with laughter
b) Crippled by fear
c) As bold as a lion
d) Full of beans

Answer: b) Crippled by fear