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    Lisiar (en. Cripple)

    /liˈsjar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make someone or something unable to move normally.
    The accident will cripple him for life.
    El accidente lo lisiará de por vida.
    To cause a physical disability to someone.
    The war will cripple many soldiers.
    La guerra lisiará a muchos soldados.
    Refers to limiting the capabilities of a person or situation.
    His lack of support will cripple his personal development.
    Su falta de apoyo lisiará su desarrollo personal.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lassare', which means 'to make weak or unable'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cripple someone
    To cause someone a disability or limitation.
    lisiar a alguien
    to be crippled
    Refers to a person who has a physical disability.
    estar lisiado
    to cripple a project
    To limit or harm the development of a project.
    lisiar un proyecto

    Related Words

    crippled
    A person who has suffered a laceration or loss of mobility.
    lisiado
    disability
    The condition of having a physical or mental deficiency.
    discapacidad
    mutilation
    Loss of a limb or part of the body.
    mutilación

    Slang Meanings

    To be limited
    That blow will cripple him for the game.
    Ese golpe lo lisiará para el juego.
    To be unable to do something
    I feel crippled without my gear.
    Me siento lisiado sin mi equipo.