Disability and Lack

Disability

Disability noun - The condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness.

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Lack and disability are semantically related. in disadvantage topic. In some cases you can use "Lack" instead a noun "Disability".

Nearby Words: disabled, disablement

Lack noun - The fact or state of being absent.

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Disability and lack are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disability" instead a noun "Lack".

Nearby Words: lacking, lacked

physical	physical disability	physical lack
obvious	obvious disability	obvious lack
profound	profound disability	profound lack
actual	actual disability	actual lack
Other adjectives: real, severe, massive, great, serious, huge, noticeable, new, apparent, chronic, resulting, crippling, newfound.

Of course, in this case the 'disability' was being (mostly) dead, and Westley did actually lack the strength to fight.

Source: Throwing Off the Disability
Another variation will have the character claim to have the disability despite the lack of a professional diagnosis, or fake the symptoms so that they can get diagnosed with it.

Source: Disability as an Excuse for Jerkassery
Disability Superpower: Nävis's lack of psychic powers meaning, her mind can't be read or controlled.

Source: Comic Book / Sillage

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