DISABLE Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word disable. (close relations)
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incapacitate | verbv | |||||||
verb • make unable to perform a certain action • injure permanently | ||||||||
deactivate | verbv | |||||||
verb • remove from active military status or reassign • make inactive | ||||||||
disenable | verbv | |||||||
verb • make unable to perform a certain action | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
invalid | noun, adjectiven, 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no cogency or legal force noun • someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury adjective satellite • no longer valid verb • force to retire, remove from active duty, as of firemen • injure permanently | ||||||||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 | adjectiveadj | |||||||
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 |