incapacitate

Example Sentences

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Electroshock weapons are designed to temporarily incapacitate suspects with a shock before police detain them.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Department officials have said repeatedly that, despite increased crisis intervention training and new less-lethal weapons designed to incapacitate rather than kill, officers are not always equipped to handle most mental health calls.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2024

The second study found racial disparities in injuries that occurred when Tasers and similar weapons were used by police to incapacitate people.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2024

“Fires are a disastrous event in enclosed underwater environments, and can potentially incapacitate the crew and passengers,” he wrote.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2023

Five miles of treacherous roots and loose stones, trying to twist my ankles or otherwise incapacitate me.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer