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incapacitating

The word “incapacitating” has 6 syllables: in-ca-pac-i-tat-ing

It's pronounced as /ɪnˈkæp.əˌteɪ.tɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for incapacitating?

In the thesaurus, “incapacitating” has 79 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for incapacitating along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for incapacitating

Antonyms for incapacitating

  • curing
  • doctoring
  • empowering
  • energizing
  • fixing
  • fortifying
  • freshening
  • galvanizing
  • healing
  • invigorating
  • mending
  • patching
  • refreshening
  • refreshing
  • regenerating
  • rehabilitating
  • rejuvenating
  • remedying
  • renewing
  • repairing
  • restoring
  • revitalizing
  • reviving
  • strengthening
  • vitalizing

Meanings of incapacitating

  • verb
    1. To make someone or something incapable of doing something; to disable.
    2. To make someone ineligible; to disqualify.
  • adjective
    1. (of an injury etc) To make incapable (of doing something).

Example Sentences

  • The disease is highly incapacitating and can prevent patients from working.
  • A severe migraine can be incapacitating for several hours.
  • The hurricane caused incapacitating damage to the city’s infrastructure.
  • His fear of public speaking is incapacitating, making it difficult to give presentations.
  • The injury proved incapacitating, requiring weeks of rest and recovery.

On this page you'll find 104 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to incapacitating, such as: attenuating, banging, bashing, battering, beating, belting, bludgeoning.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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immobilizing

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