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disabling
When used as an adjective, this word carries a heavy emotional and clinical weight in medical contexts, implying a loss of autonomy or a significant reduction in quality of life. It is more severe than "limiting" or "hindering," as it suggests a total or near-total inability to perform essential tasks.
In technical or computing contexts, the term is neutral and functional. It refers to the intentional or accidental cessation of a process, feature, or hardware component. Unlike the medical sense, where the state is usually unwanted, technical disabling is often a deliberate administrative action to ensure security or stability.
Meanings
Examples
The patient suffers from a disabling back injury that prevents him from working.
I am disabling the notifications on my phone to focus on the report.
A disabling error in the code caused the entire server to crash.
The security team is disabling the alarm system for maintenance.
She struggled with a disabling anxiety that made it hard to leave the house.
Wait, I think I am disabling the wrong setting in the menu.
The virus was designed for disabling the target computers remotely.
He has a disabling condition that requires a specialized wheelchair.
He has a disabling condition that requires a specialized wheelchair.