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
Unlike Cordyceps, which kills and immobilizes its hosts, Massospora keeps the lights on just long enough to turn cicadas into vessels of transmission.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Using a closeup lens, Chung noticed that the female would be immobilized and stop breathing for around an hour, giving the male time to mate safely.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Using a closeup lens, Chung noticed that the female would be immobilized and stop breathing for around an hour, giving the male time to mate safely.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
That immobilizes the females, which are normally around twice their size and commonly devour their partners.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Using a closeup lens, Chung noticed that the female would be immobilized and stop breathing for around an hour, giving the male time to mate safely.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Using a closeup lens, Chung noticed that the female would be immobilized and stop breathing for around an hour, giving the male time to mate safely.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
That immobilizes the females, which are normally around twice their size and commonly devour their partners.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immobilize
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Moving Forward With Strategic Confidence Economic uncertainty should not paralyze your business's strategy.—
David Zybin,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Horn was left partially paralyzed by the tiger attack and, after a brief comeback in 2010, the pair retired from show business.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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This names someone who can pay your bills and otherwise handle your finances if you become incapacitated.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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However, by the time Biden became incapacitated, that constitutional remedy was available for use.—
Mark R. Weaver,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 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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The current United squad may lack attributes needed for Amorim’s preferred tactical system to thrive, but yesterday exhibited a lack of mental focus that undermined every major action.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Since returning to office, Trump has directed his administration to act aggressively against foreign nationals who the Administration has alleged are undermining American interests, particularly in the context of criticism of Israel and campus protests against the war in Gaza.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
9 May 2025
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“Immobilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immobilize. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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