Disable and Refresh

Disable

Disable verb - To render powerless, ineffective, or unable to move.
Usage example: disabled the controls for unauthorized users

Refresh is an antonym for disable.

Nearby Words: disablement, disabling

Refresh

Refresh verb - To bring back to a former condition or vigor.

Disable is an antonym for refresh.

Common collocations

ability disable ability refresh ability
control disable control refresh control
system disable system refresh system
lock disable lock refresh lock
Other words: forces.
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