immobilize
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And then, of course, spiders are venomous, toting enough toxin to immobilize and liquify prey and, in a few cases, cause lesions, necrosis or death in humans.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Calvin, known throughout Altadena as “Coach Z,” has refused to allow the insurmountable loss to immobilize him.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
“Once they’ve captured their prey, they immobilize it with a very sticky mucus or slime.”
From National Geographic • Aug. 4, 2023
The pangrams from yesterday’s Spelling Bee were immobilize and mobilize.
From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2022
This will, according to the accompanying description above it, immobilize the entire enemy team for five full seconds.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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