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IMMOBILIZE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Immobilize.

How to pronounce immobilize:

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Immobilize - as a verb

Hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
immobilise16

To hold fast or prevent from moving

Example: "The child was pinned under the fallen tree"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
immobilise16pin5trap6

Make defenseless

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
immobilise16

Convert (assets) into fixed capital

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
immobilise16

Prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

Example: "Blocked funds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
block13freeze18immobilise16

Cause to be unable to move

Example: "The sudden storm immobilized the traffic"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
immobilise16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
curb8curtail9cut backrestrict10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He used a stun gun to immobilize the attacker."
"The doctor applied a cast to immobilize the broken bone."
"The police used handcuffs to immobilize the suspect."
"The snake's venom can quickly immobilize its prey."
"The car accident immobilized traffic for hours."
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Word Game Points

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

IMMOBILIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 25.

Is IMMOBILIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, immobilize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IMMOBILIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 29.

Is IMMOBILIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, immobilize is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IMMOBILIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 26.

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