disable
/dɪsˈeɪbəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: disables · disabling
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To impair the physical or mental abilities of; to cause a serious, permanent injury.
Verb
Examples
Falling off the horse disabled him.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “disable” mean?
To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.
Is “disable” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.