DISABLEMENT Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word disablement. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for DISABLEMENT
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| handicap | nounn | |||||
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 | ||||||
| impairment | nounn | |||||
noun • the occurrence of a change for the worse • a symptom of reduced quality or strength • the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness • damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality • the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine) | ||||||
| affliction | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity • a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health • a cause of great suffering and distress | ||||||
| debilitation | nounn | |||||
noun • serious weakening and loss of energy | ||||||
| dysfunction | nounn | |||||
noun • (medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group | ||||||
| incapability | nounn | |||||
noun • lack of potential for development • the quality of not being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally | ||||||
| incapacity | nounn | |||||
noun • lack of intellectual power • lack of physical or natural qualifications | ||||||
| infirmity | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age) | ||||||
| limitation | nounn | |||||
noun • a principle that limits the extent of something • the quality of being limited or restricted • the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed • (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought • an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) | ||||||
| disability | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness | ||||||