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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disabling

By disabling the system, scientists had removed not only an inflammatory signal but also an important source of cellular protection.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

Sheila became more frail, was diagnosed with dementia and also had a series of physical health problems, including a "chronic" and "disabling" prolapse.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

This provided a more detailed molecular explanation for why disabling the protein could encourage cells to burn additional fat.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

The effort underscores the challenge of fully disabling the country’s missile program.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

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

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand

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