DISABLE Synonyms
5 hypernyms for disable. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for DISABLE
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| incapacitate | verb v | |||||
verb • make unable to perform a certain action • injure permanently | ||||||
| deactivate | verb v | |||||
verb • remove from active military status or reassign • make inactive | ||||||
| disenable | verb v | |||||
verb • make unable to perform a certain action | ||||||
| handicap | noun n | |||||
noun • the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness • advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress verb • injure permanently • attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant • put at a disadvantage | ||||||
| invalid | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
adjective • having no cogency or legal force noun • someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury adjective satellite • no longer valid verb • force to retire, remove from active duty, as of firemen • injure permanently | ||||||
| unable | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability • lacking in power or forcefulness | ||||||