incapacitations

noun

plural of incapacitation
as in debilitations

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  1. weaknesses
  2. failings
  3. damages
  4. injuries
  5. deficiencies
Noun
  • While tech billionaires such as Elon Musk and Marc Andreessen may see empathy and introspection as weaknesses, those traits are the beating heart of literature and art, the wellspring of creativity and human connection.
    — Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • City looked anemic in their Community Shield warmup last weekend, going down in defeat 3-0 against Arsenal in a blowout that exposed a few weaknesses in Maresca’s midfield.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of weaknesses
Noun
  • Cycling’s stakeholders must reflect on failings that led to Fin Tarling’s death.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Throughout the trial the defense probed what the attorneys described as failings in the thoroughness of the Arlington Police Department’s investigation of the case, particularly the lack of complete photo documentation.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of failings
Noun
  • The trial, which got underway in an Oakland court last week, could result in billions of dollars in damages and forced remedies that could lead to an overhaul of Facebook and Instagram.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The lawsuit asks for a jury trial, an injunction against ongoing and future copyright infringement and unspecified damages.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of damages
Noun
  • Davis delivered a strong preseason, but he is now likely headed to a redshirt rookie season unless injuries strike at tackle.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • He had been shot at least once and died from his injuries, according to the warrant affidavit.
    — Madison Lambert, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of injuries
Noun
  • Defensively, the Lions have shown improvement but still have some deficiencies.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • There were also no deficiencies in communication with other helicopters in contact with DCA’s traffic control tower.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of deficiencies
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