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immobilize

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of immobilize

to render powerless, ineffective, or unable to move

town councils felt immobilized by the powers newly granted to the state legislation

Synonyms of immobilize

cripple, disable, hamstring, incapacitate, paralyze, prostrate

Words Related to immobilize

attenuate, debilitate, enervate, enfeeble, sap, tire, undercut, undermine, weaken

Near Antonyms of immobilize

energize, galvanize, invigorate, vitalize

fortify, strengthen

freshen, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, restore, revitalize, revive

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