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Definitions

immobilize

[ih-moh-buh-lahyz] / ɪˈmoʊ bəˌlaɪz /
VERB
prevent from moving or working
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cripple debilitate disable disarm impair incapacitate mangle mutilate paralyze shatter
STRONG
action attenuate batter blunt damage disenable disqualify enervate enfeeble exhaust hamstring harm hock hurt invalidate kibosh maim mar muzzle pinion prostrate ruin sabotage sap spoil total unbrace undermine unfit weaken wreck
WEAK
hogtie knock out put out of action render incapable shoot down take out throw monkey wrench in unstrengthen
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid allow assist cure fix help mend mobilize strengthen
STRONG
animate assuage benefit build grow heal improve increase invigorate permit please repair soothe
VERB
tie
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clog lock up restrain shackle tie up
STRONG
bind confine curb delay fetter hog-tie hold idle leash limit obstruct restrict stop trammel
WEAK
bring to a screeching halt entrammel tie one's hands
Antonyms
STRONGEST
free
STRONG
advance aid allow assist encourage help let go loose loosen release support

Example Sentences

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A single freeze-up can knock out an entire weapons platform or immobilize a convoy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

Calvin, known throughout Altadena as “Coach Z,” has refused to allow the insurmountable loss to immobilize him.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

“Once they’ve captured their prey, they immobilize it with a very sticky mucus or slime.”

From National Geographic • Aug. 4, 2023

The pangrams from yesterday’s Spelling Bee were immobilize and mobilize.

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2022

I could immobilize my arms and legs, but inside me it was rush hour in downtown Phoenix.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli