Synonyms of crippling

Verb

1. cripple, stultify, weaken

usage: deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless; "This measure crippled our efforts"; "Their behavior stultified the boss's hard work"

2. cripple, lame, maim

usage: deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg; "The accident has crippled her for life"

Adjective

1. crippling, disabling, incapacitating, unhealthful (vs. healthful)

usage: that cripples or disables or incapacitates; "a crippling injury"