1crip·ple 
/ˈkrɪpəl/ noun
plural crip·ples /ˈkrɪpəl/ noun [count] 1 old-fashioned + offensive : a person who cannot move or walk normally because of a permanent injury (such as a damaged leg or foot) or other physical problem
▪ He returned from war a cripple. ◊Cripple is an old-fashioned word. People now usually use the less offensive term disabled person. 2 informal : a person who has emotional problems that prevent normal behavior with other people
▪ She's an emotional cripple. [=she's unable to express her emotions normally] ▪ social cripples
▪ He returned from war a cripple. ◊Cripple is an old-fashioned word. People now usually use the less offensive term disabled person.
▪ She's an emotional cripple. [=she's unable to express her emotions normally] ▪ social cripples
