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incapacitate

in·ca·pa·citate

UK/ˌɪn.kəˈpæ.sɪ.teɪt/ US/ˌɪnkʌˈpæsɪˌteɪt/ rare

verb

1.

make unable to perform a certain action

  • “disable this command on your computer”
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2.

injure permanently

  • “He was disabled in a car accident”
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Origin

Mid-17th century, from incapacity + -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare French incapaciter.

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