Definition of INCAPACITATE

incapacitate

Verb

  • make unable to perform a certain action
  • injure permanently
  • To make someone or something incapable of doing something; to disable.
  • To make someone or something incapable of doing something; to disable.
  • To imprison a potential offender and thereby prevent them from offending.
  • To make someone ineligible; to disqualify.

Examples

  • The police officer was incapacitated by a blow to the head.

Origin / Etymology

Mid-17th century, from incapacity + -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare French incapaciter.

Antonyms

enable

Scrabble Score: 18

incapacitate: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
incapacitate: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
incapacitate: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

incapacitate: valid Words With Friends Word