incapacitation

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incapacitation
Noun
  • This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 28 July 2025
  • Westcott, 85 — who was diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease, a genetic brain disorder, in 2015 — cited mental incapacity as his reason for attempting to rescind the deal.
    Colson Thayer, People.com, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Millions of hoses are being recalled across the country after hundreds have ruptured during use, causing nearly 30 injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
  • When Grayson Allen went down two games into the 2024 playoffs with an ankle injury, the Suns didn’t have the adequate depth to replace him.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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“Incapacitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incapacitation. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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