Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
discapacitate
Verb
/ˌdɪskəˈpæsɪteɪt/
Definition
To disable or incapacitate; to render ineffective or unable to function properly.
Examples
- The accident may discapacitate him for life.
- Severe illness can discapacitate an individual, affecting their ability to work.
Meaning
The term refers to the process of making someone or something incapable of performing its normal functions.
Synonyms
- Incapacitate
- Disable
- Impair
