B2
cripple vs paralyze
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| crippleverb/ˈkrɪp.əl/ | Meaning to damage something so badly that it cannot work properly | Goes with cripple the economy | Example The strike crippled the transport system for nearly a week. |
| paralyzeverb/ˈper.ə.laɪz/ | Meaning To make a person or part of the body unable to move or feel. | Goes with — | Example The accident paralyzed his legs, but he still plays sports in a wheelchair. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Years of war the economy.