DISABLE

[dɪsˈeɪbəɫ]

Scrabble

WWF

D(2) I(1) S(1) A(1) B(3) L(1) E(1)

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Definition

[dɪsˈeɪbəɫ]

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.”

adjective