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incapacitating

Pronunciation: [ɪnˌkæpəˈseɪtɪŋ]

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Learn how to use incapacitating in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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.

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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?

How to pronounce incapacitating

Pronunciation: [ɪnˌkæpəˈseɪtɪŋ]

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