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Added 10 October 2026

incapacitate

/ˌɪn.kəˈpæ.sɪ.teɪt/ verb

verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about incapacitate at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

To make someone or something incapable of doing something; to disable.
The police officer was incapacitated by a blow to the head.
To imprison a potential offender and thereby prevent them from offending.
To make someone ineligible; to disqualify.

Origin

Mid-17th century, from incapacity + -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare French incapaciter.

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