Incapacitate Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Incapacitate [in-kuh-pas-i-teyt]

VERB

To deprive of natural power.
To make legally ineligible.
If someone or something incapacitates someone or something, it means it is weakening someone or something.
To deprive of capacity.

Example

"The Martial Arts teacher taught us how to incapacitate the opponent."

"A fall in the bathroom incapacitated the senior leader."

Synonyms

Cripple, Disable, Immobilize, Maim, Paralyze, Damage, Weaken, Hamstring, Prostrate, Undermine, Mutilate, Scar

Antonyms

Aid, Assist, Enable, Help, Allow, Assuage, Please, Soothe, Facilitate, Mobilize