make nerveless

demolish destroy disable freeze halt incapacitate knock out stun weaken

anesthetize arrest astound bemuse benumb close daunt daze deaden debilitate disarm enfeeble lame nonplus numb palsy petrify prostrate stupefy transfix

bring to grinding halt make inert shut down stop dead

build construct continue improve repair restore

aid assist bore clear up comfort embolden encourage enlighten enliven explain help please release soothe strengthen

incite mobilize stimulate