as in to paralyze
to render powerless, ineffective, or unable to move
town councils felt immobilized by the powers newly granted to the state legislation
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Recent Examples of immobilize
Crucially, the muscles of stags that had been hunted to death contained higher levels of lactic acid, while deer from a slaughterhouse who had their limbs immobilized in a splint before their death had lower levels, suggesting that the acid was generated by physical exertion.
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Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2025
He was placed on a stretcher, where his head was immobilized and his hands were folded across his midsection.
—William Guillory, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Using data from other conflicts to estimate the amount of Russian irreversible losses (those killed, wounded who died in hospital, or otherwise immobilized), the report suggested total irreversible Russian casualties in Ukraine by mid-summer 2024 had reached around 460,000.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
But then, only feet away from the cliff, the helicopter stopped sliding, immobilized by a white wall of snow that had mythically, magically, and wonderfully piled up underneath it.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 May 2025
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Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2025
He was placed on a stretcher, where his head was immobilized and his hands were folded across his midsection.
—William Guillory, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Using data from other conflicts to estimate the amount of Russian irreversible losses (those killed, wounded who died in hospital, or otherwise immobilized), the report suggested total irreversible Russian casualties in Ukraine by mid-summer 2024 had reached around 460,000.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
But then, only feet away from the cliff, the helicopter stopped sliding, immobilized by a white wall of snow that had mythically, magically, and wonderfully piled up underneath it.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immobilize
Verb
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Inflammation from these conditions can paralyze the colon, causing symptoms like bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and fever.—
Janelle McSwiggin,
Health,
6 June 2025
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Fear of the unknown, driven by economic instability and geopolitical shifts, can paralyze teams.—
David Meade,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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With a range of up to 30 feet, pepper-spray balls are made of plastic that breaks on impact to release a chemical irritant intended to stun or incapacitate somebody.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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You could be incapacitated or unable to act on your own but still need someone to make important decisions for you.—
Jim Wang,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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About six weeks ago, hackers crippled the computer systems of the TV and mobile phone provider Dish Network.—
Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
4 Apr. 2023
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Oakland Mills Coach: Chris Brewington Last season: Class 2A state champion Outlook: Losing the talent Oakland Mills did from last year’s outdoor season would cripple most programs, but the Scorpions have reloaded.—
Anthony Maluso,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2023
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But their deadly design may undermine human health, too.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
5 June 2025
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The voucher program, which provides tax money to help pay for private and parochial school tuition, has undermined public education.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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“Immobilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immobilize. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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