disabled

[dɪsˈeɪbəɫd]

verb

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    (chiefly of a person) To impair the physical or mental abilities of; to cause a serious, permanent injury.

    Falling off the horse disabled him.
  3. 3

    To deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).

    The pilot had to disable the autopilot of his airplane.

Antonyms

noun

  1. 1

    One who is disabled. (often used collectively as the disabled, but sometimes also singular)

adjective

  1. 1

    Made incapable of use or action.

  2. 2

    Having a disability.

  3. 3

    Legally disqualified.

Antonyms

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