disabled

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[dɪsˈeɪbəɫd]

adj 3noun 1

Collocations

(adj.)

VERBS

be | be born | become

leave sb

The stroke left her severely disabled, but she remained determined to regain her independence.

ADV

badly, profoundly, seriously, severely, very

My grandfather was profoundly disabled after his accident, but he remained cheerful and independent.

partially, slightly | chronically, permanently | mentally, physically

Definitions

adj

Made incapable of use or action.

In the car department we would repair cars that were disabled and placed in bad order by a bunch of scalies taking the place of striking switchmen, engineers, Firemen, etc.

Having a disability.

Legally disqualified.

noun

One who is disabled. (often used collectively as the disabled, but sometimes also singular)

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Synonyms

noun — people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically

handicapped

adjective — having restricted mental or physical functioning as a conseq

handicapped

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

In the car department we would repair cars that were disabled and placed in bad order by a bunch of scalies taking the place of striking switchmen, engineers, Firemen, etc.

Wiktionary

That poor lady is disabled.

Tatoeba · #68237

I really enjoy helping disabled people.

Tatoeba · #269832

A sprained ankle disabled him from walking for a month.

Tatoeba · #274500

The word fugusha ("disabled") might be insulting.

Tatoeba · #401912

You are not the owner of this save data. You will not be able to save your progression. Trophies will be disabled.

Tatoeba · #727002

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