
Incapacitate
Physical Limitation
This meaning often refers to a temporary inability due to an event or condition.
The soldier was incapacitated by the injury during the mission.
Negative Outcome
The word usually implies a disadvantage or hindrance in achieving goals.
His fear of public speaking incapacitated him during the debate.
Metaphorical Use
It can be used metaphorically to express being overwhelmed or emotionally affected.
The news of the earthquake incapacitated the whole community with shock. Compare with
Break downCrippleDebilitateDisableEnfeebleImpairParalyseWeaken
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