Immobilizing Synonyms

To cause to cease regular activity
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. stopping
  2. idling
To render powerless or motionless, as by inflicting severe injury
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. paralyzing
  2. incapacitating
  3. disabling
  4. crippling
Prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. blocking
  2. freezing
To hold fast or prevent from moving
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. pinning
  2. trapping
The act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. immobilization
  2. immobilisation

Immobilizing Sentence Examples

  • Paramedics and other rescue workers receive extensive training in immobilizing the spine.

  • Another way male birth control might work is by immobilizing sperm.

  • The copper is gradually released into the uterus, immobilizing sperm and blocking implantation of fertilized eggs.

  • Their strategy was to gain time without immobilizing themselves so far that the Japanese could impose a decisive action at the moment that suited them best.

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