Synonyms of immobilizing

immobilizing

verb

present participle of immobilize

as in paralyzing

to render powerless, ineffective, or unable to move

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paralyzing
• crippling
• incapacitating
• disabling
• undermining
• weakening
• hamstringing
• debilitating
• attenuating
• undercutting
• sapping
• prostrating
• enervating
• mutilating
• maiming
• enfeebling
• hobbling
• tiring
• knocking out
• laming

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• energizing
• galvanizing
• strengthening
• invigorating
• vitalizing
• fortifying
• empowering
• restoring
• regenerating
• reviving
• revitalizing
• rejuvenating
• refreshing
• freshening
• refreshening