incapacitate
verb (used with object)
to deprive of ability, qualification, or strength; make incapable or unfit; disable.
has incapacitated
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present perfectof incapacitate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The novel coronavirus pandemic not only has cleared the sports calendar indefinitely, but it has incapacitated anti-doping efforts around the world.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 15, 2020
“Well, sir, in this case, from what I understand, he has incapacitated our senior midshipman for duty.”
From Syd Belton The Boy who would not go to Sea by Gordon Browne
This season, however, they barely had sufficient for their own support, owing to the epidemic which has incapacitated the Indians for hunting.
From Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the Years 1819-20-21-22, Volume 1 by John Franklin
In some cases a super-abundant physique has incapacitated actors from playing many parts.
From The Drama by Henry Brodribb Irving
This is all very desirable, provided they be as brave and strong as were their ancestors in olden time; but at present the long-continued peace has incapacitated them for any such activity.
From Japan by David Murray
