disabling Meaning & Definition
What Does Disabling Mean?
Disabling is used as an adjective meaning That disables; crippling. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of disable. As a verb, it means To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.
Disabling at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | crippling, incapacitating and unhealthful |
| Antonyms | enabling and enable |
| Comparative / superlative | more disabling, most disabling |
Disabling Definition (Adjective)
- That disables; crippling.
Disabling as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of disable
Verb
- To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.
- (chiefly of a person) To impair the physical or mental abilities of; to cause a serious, permanent injury.
Falling off the horse disabled him.
- 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.
Synonyms of Disabling
Disabling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Disabling
Disabling in a Sentence
Falling off the horse disabled him.
The pilot had to disable the autopilot of his airplane.
Word Forms & Grammar
disabling (comparative more disabling, superlative most disabling)
disabling
Words That Rhyme With Disabling
Frequently Asked Questions About Disabling
Is disabling an adjective or a verb?
Disabling is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for disabling?
Words with a similar meaning to disabling include crippling, incapacitating and unhealthful. See the full list of disabling synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of disabling?
The comparative form is more disabling and the superlative form is most disabling.
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