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DISABLING

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Disabling.

Disabling - as an adjective

Depriving of legal right; rendering legally disqualified

Example: "Certain disabling restrictions disqualified him for citizenship"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disqualifying30
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
enabling11

Disabling - as an adjective satellite

That cripples or disables or incapacitates

Example: "A crippling injury"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crippling16incapacitating21

Disabling - as a verb

To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.

(chiefly of a person) to impair the physical or mental abilities of; to cause a serious, permanent injury.

Example: "Falling off the horse disabled him."

To deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).

Example: "The pilot had to disable the autopilot of his airplane."

Example Sentences

"She suffered a disabling injury in a car accident."
"The disease caused a disabling chronic pain."
"His disabling fear of heights prevented him from going on the roller coaster."
"The medication had a disabling effect on her motor skills."
"The soldier returned from war with a disabling leg injury."
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Word Game Points

Is DISABLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, disabling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISABLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DISABLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, disabling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISABLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DISABLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, disabling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISABLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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