Disable and Strengthen

Disable

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

Strengthen is an antonym for disable in cripple topic.

Nearby Words: disablement, disabling

Strengthen

Strengthen verb - To increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force.

Disable is an antonym for strengthen.

Nearby Words: strength, strengthening

Common collocations

ability disable ability strengthen ability
power disable power strengthen power
man disable man strengthen man
control disable control strengthen control
Other words: system, way, technology, shield, attacks, forces, defenses, powers, weapons, enemies, abilities.
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