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DISABLE Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word disable. (exact relations)
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• no longer valid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

Best Hypernyms For DISABLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for disable, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
alter change injure modify wound

Alternatives for INCAPACITATE

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