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disabling

VERB

render inoperative

Synonyms

STRONGEST

damage debilitate exhaust harm hurt immobilize impair incapacitate knock out maim mangle mutilate paralyze ruin shatter undermine weaken wreck

STRONG

attenuate batter blunt disarm disenable disqualify enervate enfeeble hamstring hock invalidate kibosh mar muzzle pinion prostrate sabotage sap spoil total unbrace unfit

WEAK

hogtie put out of action render incapable shoot down take out throw monkey wrench in unstrengthen

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist benefit build create cure fix heal help improve invigorate mend mobilize repair strengthen

STRONG

increase permit

WEAK

enable

Example Sentences

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She said revoking access can include disabling the account, banning other accounts of the same user and taking steps to detect and stop the user from opening new accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

In cases where chronic pain had already developed, disabling the circuit caused the pain to stop.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

Angelo Rodriguez, 24, allegedly slammed his patrol car into a Nissan Versa near the Rosecrans Avenue exit of the 605 Freeway South on July 20th, disabling the car, authorities have previously said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

A mum-of-three left in "constant, disabling pain" after an operation says women like her should not suffer in silence.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

In Kearney, Nebraska, citizens were instructed on disabling incendiary bombs with garden hoses.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand