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1. immobilize
verb. ['ˌɪˈmoʊbəˌlaɪz'] make defenseless.
Synonyms
- vanquish
- beat
- trounce
- beat out
- crush
- shell
Antonyms
- refresh
- stand still
- conformist
- rested
Etymology
- -ize (English)
- -isen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- immobile (English)
- immobilis (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Immobilize
- demobilize
- globalize
Example sentences of the word immobilize
1. Verb, base form
Apply a wrist splint or gentle wrap for a week or more to immobilize the wrist.
2. immobilize
verb. ['ˌɪˈmoʊbəˌlaɪz'] hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital.
Synonyms
- withhold
- keep back
Antonyms
- bring to
- move
- unclog
Etymology
- -ize (English)
- -isen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- immobile (English)
- immobilis (Latin)
3. immobilize
verb. ['ˌɪˈmoʊbəˌlaɪz'] cause to be unable to move.
Synonyms
- restrict
- curb
- stupefy
- stun
- cut back
- paralyse
- paralyze
- curtail
Antonyms
- declassify
- louden
- sensitize
- sensitise
Etymology
- -ize (English)
- -isen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- immobile (English)
- immobilis (Latin)
4. immobilize
verb. ['ˌɪˈmoʊbəˌlaɪz'] prohibit the conversion or use of (assets).
Synonyms
- withhold
- freeze
- block
- keep back
Antonyms
- unblock
- thicken
- inflate
- deflate
Etymology
- -ize (English)
- -isen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- immobile (English)
- immobilis (Latin)
5. immobilize
verb. ['ˌɪˈmoʊbəˌlaɪz'] convert (assets) into fixed capital.
Synonyms
- convert
Antonyms
- lengthen
- activate
Etymology
- -ize (English)
- -isen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- immobile (English)
- immobilis (Latin)
6. immobilize
verb. ['ˌɪˈmoʊbəˌlaɪz'] to hold fast or prevent from moving.
Synonyms
- pin
- trap
Antonyms
- decompression
- hate
- allow
Etymology
- -ize (English)
- -isen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- immobile (English)
- immobilis (Latin)