incapacitation

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incapacitation
Noun
  • This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Westcott, 85 — who was diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease, a genetic brain disorder, in 2015 — cited mental incapacity as his reason for attempting to rescind the deal.
    Colson Thayer, People.com, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • The vertical design helps minimize the risk of injury from RSI and reduces muscle tension in the arm for more comfort throughout the working day.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Lewis is a Navy veteran who uses the VA's community care option to pay for treatment of a back injury stemming from his military service.
    Tony Leys, NPR, 7 Aug. 2025
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“Incapacitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incapacitation. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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