Disable is a synonym of deactivate.
As verbs the difference between deactivate and disable
is that
deactivate is to make something inactive or no longer effective while
disable is to render unable; to take away an ability of.
As an adjective disable is
lacking ability; unable.
Other Comparisons: What's the difference?
deactivate English
Alternative forms
* de-activate
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Verb
(deactivat)
(ergative) to make something inactive or no longer effective
to prevent the action of a biochemical agent (such as an enzyme)
to remove a person or piece of hardware from active military service
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disable English
Verb
( disabl)
To render unable; to take away an ability of.
(chiefly, of a person) To impair the physical or mental abilities of; to cause a serious, permanent injury.
- Falling off the horse disabled him.
to deactivate a function of an electronical or mechanical device.
- The pilot had to disable the autopilot of his airplane.
Antonyms
* enable
Derived terms
* disablement
Adjective
( en adjective)
(obsolete) Lacking ability; unable.
* Daniel
- Our disable and unactive force.
Anagrams
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