Incapacitation — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˌin-kə-ˈpa-sə-ˌtāt/ in·ca·pac·i·tate

Meaning & Definition of Incapacitation

Incapacitation (verb)

  1. to deprive of capacity or natural power, disable
  2. to make legally incapable or ineligible

Incapacitation (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in debilitation

    similar: debilitation, incapability, incapacity, defectiveness, failing, fault, weakness, affliction, damage, detriment, dysfunction, harm, hurt, injury, malady, deficiency, deficit, imperfection, inability, inadequacy, inadequateness, incompleteness, insufficience, insufficiency, lack, need, shortcoming, shortfall, want, disability, disablement, impairment, debit, disadvantage, disbenefit, downside, drawback, handicap, incommodity, liability, minus, negative, strike
    opposite: ability, capability, capableness, capacity, competence, competency, faculty

Related Entry: Incapacitate (verb)

Incapacitate is a different word from Incapacitation. The synonyms below are for incapacitate, not for incapacitation.

  1. to render powerless, ineffective, or unable to move

    "the malfunctioning of a single component can incapacitate the engine"

    similar: cripple, disable, hamstring, immobilize, paralyze, prostrate
    related: attenuate, debilitate, enervate, enfeeble, sap, tire, undercut, undermine, weaken, hobble, lame, maim, mutilate, knock out
    near: energize, galvanize, invigorate, vitalize, fortify, strengthen, empower, freshen, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, restore, revitalize, revive

  2. to cause severe or permanent injury to

    "the stroke left her completely incapacitated"

    similar: cripple, disable, lame, maim, mutilate
    related: dismember, hamstring, hobble, paralyze, batter, bruise, bung up, mangle, maul, rough (up), gore, lacerate, wing, wound, disfigure, scar, kneecap, break, damage, harm, hurt, impair, injure, bash, beat, belt, bludgeon, buffet, drub, hammer, lace, lambaste, lick, paste, pelt, pommel, pound, pummel, thump, bang, box, hit, punch, slap, smack, smash, sock, spank, swat, swipe, thrash, thwack, whack, flog, lash, wallop, whip, kill, murder, torment, torture
    near: cure, heal, rehabilitate, remedy, doctor, fix, mend, patch, rejuvenate, renew, repair, restore

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Incapacitation

The most common words with a similar meaning to Incapacitation:

debilitation, incapability, incapacity, defectiveness, failing, fault, weakness, affliction, damage, detriment, dysfunction, harm, hurt, injury, malady, deficiency, deficit, imperfection, inability, inadequacy, inadequateness, incompleteness, insufficience, insufficiency, lack, need, shortcoming, shortfall, want, disability, disablement, impairment, debit, disadvantage, disbenefit, downside, drawback, handicap, incommodity, liability

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Incapacitation

Words with the opposite meaning of Incapacitation:

ability, capability, capableness, capacity, competence, competency, faculty

Word Forms of Incapacitation

Inflections: incapacitated, incapacitating

Derived words: incapacitation (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Incapacitation

First known use: 1657

Frequently Asked Questions about Incapacitation

What does "Incapacitation" mean?

"Incapacitation" means to deprive of capacity or natural power, disable. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to deprive of capacity or natural power, disable.

What is another word for "Incapacitation"?

Other words for "Incapacitation" include debilitation, incapability, incapacity, defectiveness, failing, fault, weakness and affliction. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Incapacitation" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Incapacitation"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Incapacitation". Common alternatives include debilitation, incapability, incapacity, defectiveness, failing, fault, weakness, affliction, damage and detriment.

What is the opposite of "Incapacitation"?

Antonyms of "Incapacitation" include ability, capability, capableness, capacity, competence, competency and faculty.

Is "Incapacitation" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Incapacitation" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Incapacitation"?

"Incapacitation" is pronounced /ˌin-kə-ˈpa-sə-ˌtāt/ and divided into syllables as in·ca·pac·i·tate.

What is the origin of the word "Incapacitation"?

First known use: 1657.

What is another word for "Incapacitation" meaning "as in debilitation"?

When "Incapacitation" (noun) means as in debilitation, synonyms include debilitation, incapability, incapacity, defectiveness, failing and fault. Opposites in this sense include ability, capability, capableness and capacity.