Word Type

Verb

Adjective

The word "disable" can be used as verb and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

enable enable

Derived Terms

disability disableable disablement disableness disabler disablism disablist redisable

Derived From

able

Distinct From

enable

Context

computing electronics

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

alter change damage debilitate deteriorate devitalize empayre harm hinder hurt impair injure modify worsen wound

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

blind blinden castrate deafen debuff desex disfigure emasculate fix founder geld hamstring hock hough hox lame maim mangle mutilate nerf neuter paralyse spay unsex

Manner Of

change injure

Related Terms

attack

Related Terms

ability impair injury mental physical render unable

Synonym Network

deactivate unable

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