1
[ verb ] make unable to perform a certain action

Synonyms

incapacitate disenable

Examples

"disable this command on your computer"

Used in print

(The Atlanta Constitution...)

The jurors said they realize `` a proportionate distribution of these funds might disable this program in our less populous counties '' .

Related terms

enable change restrain lay_up nobble pinion disability

2
[ verb ] injure permanently

Synonyms

handicap incapacitate invalid

Examples

"He was disabled in a car accident"

Related terms

injure hock disability

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Rhymes with

sable abel able enable stable dissemble unstable immiscible impermissible inexplicable admissible inadmissible permissible indivisible disassemble reassemble enable unable cable fable label gable table assemble miscible unsaleable unshakable unsalable unassailable saleable salable resemble sibyl incapable biodegradable inescapable persuadable debatable inflatable distinguishable indistinguishable mandible indelible extendible perishable punishable ennoble immobile dibble bible capable herbal resemble equitable inapplicable answerable impracticable sustainable unobtainable available amicable breakable unanswerable uncollectible unexplainable unavailable indefatigable unprofitable veritable unattainable explainable obtainable fungible unmistakable indestructible inexorable nondeductible irresistible incontrovertible attainable imperceptible repayable roundtable pebble timetable double dabble stubble discernible nontransferable transferrable transferable dribble herbal peaceable manageable salvageable negligible eligible acknowledgeable unmanageable ineligible hannibal unimaginable turntable verbal rebel erasable considerable payable irremediable bubble babble bauble babel scribble cymbal symbol feeble unserviceable serviceable noticeable schnabel ignoble miserable invincible treble fixable deliverable kibble nibble submersible unforeseeable divisible inhospitable digestible insatiable erasable replaceable untraceable inexhaustible hospitable incomprehensible preamble forgivable formidable foreseeable invisible contestable transmittable unlivable traceable irascible irreplaceable despicable adjustable unforgivable suggestible appreciable enviable redeemable redouble libel foible shamble nonverbal desirable unforgettable visible livable unworkable impeccable amenable returnable ensemble unbearable repairable comparable regrettable reducible inedible unalienable incredible forgettable observable untenable confirmable credible convertible syllable ineffable arable undeniable unreliable edible unverifiable reliable intertribal tribal constable

Phonetic and Homophones

D IH0 S EY1 B AH0 L

Similar Spelling

disabled dishabille disoblige disabling

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