01 a. Lacking ability; unable.
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Lacking ability; unable.[Obs.]
Entry
4 senses · 2 variants
Webster, 1913
Disable
02 v. t. To render unable or incapable; to destroy the force, vigor, or power of action of; to deprive of competent physical or intellectual power; …
imp. & p. p.
Disabled; p. pr. & vb. n.
Disabling
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To render unable or incapable; to destroy the force, vigor, or power of action of; to deprive of competent physical or intellectual power; to incapacitate; to disqualify; to make incompetent or unfit for service; to impair.“A Christian's life is a perpetual exercise, a wrestling and warfare, for which sensual pleasure disables him.” — Jer. Taylor.“And had performed it, if my known offense Had not disabled me.” — Milton.“I have disabled mine estate.” — Shak.
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To deprive of legal right or qualification; to render legally incapable.(Law)“An attainder of the ancestor corrupts the blood, and disables his children to inherit.” — Blackstone.
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To deprive of that which gives value or estimation; to declare lacking in competency; to disparage; to undervalue.[Obs.]
Syn.
To weaken; unfit; disqualify; incapacitate.