incapacitate

in·ca·pac·i·tate

verb \ˌin-kə-ˈpa-sə-ˌtāt\

in·ca·pac·i·tat·edin·ca·pac·i·tat·ing

Definition of INCAPACITATE

transitive verb

1

: to make legally incapable or ineligible

2

: to deprive of capacity or natural power : disable

— in·ca·pac·i·ta·tion \-ˌpa-sə-ˈtā-shən\ noun

Examples of INCAPACITATE

1. The class teaches you how to incapacitate an attacker.
2. The stroke left her completely incapacitated.
3. He was incapacitated by the pain.
4. a computer system incapacitated by software problems

First Known Use of INCAPACITATE

1657

Related to INCAPACITATE

Synonyms: cripple, disable, hamstring, immobilize, paralyze, prostrate

Related Words: attenuate, debilitate, enervate, enfeeble, sap, tire, undercut, undermine, weaken; hobble, lame; maim, mutilate; knock out

Near Antonyms: energize, galvanize, invigorate, vitalize; fortify, strengthen; empower; freshen, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, restore, revitalize, revive

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Rhymes with INCAPACITATE

circumambulate, circumnavigate, contraindicate, decontaminate, deteriorate, differentiate, disambiguate, disassociate, discombobulate, disorientate, disproportionate, excommunicate, expiration date, free-associate, hyperventilate, intermediate, interpenetrate, misappropriate, multivariate, overcompensate, overpopulate, ratiocinate, recapitulate, rehabilitate, renegotiate, superannuate, supersaturate, transubstantiate, underestimate