Synonyms of incapacitates

incapacitates

verb

present tense third-person singular of incapacitate

1

as in paralyzes

to render powerless, ineffective, or unable to move

the malfunctioning of a single component can incapacitate the engine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paralyzes
• cripples
• undermines
• disables
• weakens
• immobilizes
• attenuates
• undercuts
• saps
• prostrates
• debilitates
• hamstrings
• enfeebles
• hobbles
• lames
• mutilates
• enervates
• maims
• tires
• knocks out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• energizes
• invigorates
• galvanizes
• vitalizes
• strengthens
• empowers
• fortifies
• restores
• revives
• regenerates
• refreshes
• rejuvenates
• revitalizes
• freshens
• refreshens

2

as in cripples

to cause severe or permanent injury to

the stroke left her completely incapacitated

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cripples
• disables
• injures
• wounds
• maims
• mutilates
• kills
• damages
• paralyzes
• scars
• hurts
• bruises
• lames
• impairs
• hits
• dismembers
• hobbles
• disfigures
• lacerates
• mangles
• beats
• mauls
• pummels
• harms
• wings
• batters
• hamstrings
• smacks
• tortures
• smashes
• bludgeons
• licks
• murders
• thrashes
• slaps
• gores
• roughs (up)
• pounds
• lambasts
• bashes
• whacks
• whips
• torments
• lambastes
• boxes
• swats
• thumps
• punches
• spanks
• drubs
• hammers
• socks
• thwacks
• wallops
• belts
• swipes
• flogs
• bangs
• breaks
• pastes
• kneecaps
• buffets
• bungs up
• pelts
• lashes
• laces
• pommels

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• heals
• cures
• remedies
• doctors
• rehabilitates
• fixes
• restores
• repairs
• renews
• mends
• rejuvenates
• patches