IMMOBILITY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

immobility

noun

Definition of immobility

as in cessation

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Recent Examples of immobility Move Regularly During Long Flights Prolonged immobility in-flight interferes with normal venous blood flow in your legs. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026 Those years mean far less if they’re marked by pain, immobility, and lost independence. — Bryan T. Kelly, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026 Joint pain or lingering immobility is not. — Dana Santas Feb 28, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026 Hinds, meanwhile, masterfully shows an affable partner’s emotional immobility. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026 Sheryl Seitz was taken to the hospital at that time by ambulance (due to her immobility), but the case document described no injuries nor treatment. — Logan Smith, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026 It’s linked to immobility and social isolation later in life, both of which can speed up aging processes, including cognitive decline. — Erica Sloan, SELF, 29 Jan. 2026 During periods of physical immobility and emotional isolation, Patricio explains turning to conversations, reading, and public talks as informal sources of motivation. — Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026 Scientists have recorded the whales inducing what’s known as a state of tonic immobility, essentially paralyzing the shark. — Outside, 3 Nov. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for immobility

Noun

Democrats, however, are pushing for further limits in line with a war powers resolution that would force the cessation of military actions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Freight rates rose rapidly in May as carriers added more fuel surcharges and general rate increases amid the war in Iran and near-cessation of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

Definition of cessation

Noun

Local officials primarily blame budget concerns, along with political inertia, for the ongoing stalemate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
History shows commissions, like the successful base closing panel, require such mechanisms and strong presidential leadership to overcome political inertia.

— Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of inertia

Noun

Boise finally put a second ball in the back of the net in the opening minutes of stoppage time, sparking wild joy as goalscorer Amang ripped off his shirt and celebrated with nearby fans.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026
And a union 40,000 strong began refusing to work four hours a day anyway, the first factory stoppage in automotive history over humanoid robots, as The Wall Street Journal reported this week from Ulsan.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of stoppage

Noun

In the event this Promotion is cancelled or terminated, pursuant to subparagraph (iii) or (iv), Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may elect to hold a random drawing from among all eligible entries received up to the date of discontinuance for any or all of the prizes offered herein.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendant signed a stipulation of discontinuance in November, according to a court document filed in December and obtained by Deadline.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026

Definition of discontinuance

Noun

Headlines from around the country swirled about how the lengthy US government shutdown left local municipalities without the necessary funds to prepare for millions of people coming to the US.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries had doubled since the beginning of 2026, Reuters reported, contributing to refinery shutdowns and reduced production of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of shutdown

Noun

The administration had appealed two lower court rulings that blocked the termination.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Sources told Andrew that the abrupt nature of the termination came about due to media inquiries about Clark’s future, and that ESPN had initially planned to inform Clark of the decision today.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of termination

Noun

Long way to go Reportedly, ZeroAvia faced financial constraints that forced a recent workforce reduction and the pause of its in-house electric propulsion and ZA600 powertrain developments.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
That order could keep the merger on pause indefinitely while the litigation moves forward, which means it could be paused for years, unless an appeals court overrules her.

— Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of pause

Noun

Yoshida ultimately remained suspended with pay through the expiration of his contract, according to employment documents obtained by Sportico.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026
According to PWInsider, 11 now-ex-WWE talents who were released by the company in April are now free to sign elsewhere after the expiration of their 90-day non-compete clauses.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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