Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incapacitating
Adjective
/ɪnˈkæpəˌseɪtɪŋ/
Definition
To make unable to act or function in a normal way.
Examples
- The injury was incapacitating, requiring surgery and a long recovery.
- The medication has incapacitating side effects that affect the patient’s ability to work.
- Severe weather conditions can be incapacitating for travel.
Meaning
Incapacitating refers to the process of rendering someone or something unable to perform, usually due to physical or mental impairment.
Synonyms
- Disabling
- Stunning
- Impairing
- Debilitating
- Paralyzing
