incapacitating
Pronunciation: [ɪnˌkæpəˈseɪtɪŋ]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
The medication was so strong that it incapacitated him for several hours, making him rest and recover.
Example
She was not incapacitated at all; she was feeling energetic and ready to play.
Example
What activities might incapacitate someone and prevent them from going to work?
Context: "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.
Example
After the accident, he was in an incapacitating state and needed a lot of care.
Example
She was not in an incapacitating situation; she was perfectly healthy and active.
Example
How do we help someone who is in an incapacitating condition?
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