verb · Hard SAT word

    Incapacitate

    disable; make unable to perform a certain action

    Incapacitate in a sentence

    The injury threatened to incapacitate him for the entire season.

    Synonyms for incapacitate

    • disable
    • weaken
    • immobilize

    Antonyms for incapacitate

    • enable
    • strengthen
    • empower

    Practice incapacitate on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like incapacitate appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

    Related SAT vocabulary

    SAT® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this product.