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incapacitating

Pronunciación: [ɪnˌkæpəˈseɪtɪŋ]

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Contexto: «health and wellness»

(verb) to make someone unable to do things they normally can do, like moving or thinking well. If a person is sick or hurt very badly, they might be incapacitated and need help.

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The medication was so strong that it incapacitated him for several hours, making him rest and recover.

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She was not incapacitated at all; she was feeling energetic and ready to play.

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What activities might incapacitate someone and prevent them from going to work?

Contexto: «health and wellness»

(adjective) describing a state where someone cannot act or move normally because of an injury or illness. It means they cannot do things that are usually easy for them.

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After the accident, he was in an incapacitating state and needed a lot of care.

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She was not in an incapacitating situation; she was perfectly healthy and active.

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How do we help someone who is in an incapacitating condition?

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