disable

Definition

To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.

Etymology

From dis- + able.

Example Sentences

• "Falling off the horse disabled him."
• "Krav is a martial art of last resort that assumes no quarter and focuses purely on disarming, disabling and, if necessary, destroying your opponent."
• "Fire ants circumvented the problem of an ineffective sting by having an unusual and highly effective venom that when daubed or sprayed on other ants penetrates their waxy protective integumental barrier and kills or disables them."

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