immobilize

The word “immobilize” has 4 syllables: im-mo-bi-lize.

It's pronounced as /ɪˈmoʊ.bɪˌlaɪz/.


What is synonym and antonym for immobilize?

In the thesaurus, “immobilize” has 4 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for immobilize along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for immobilize

Antonyms for immobilize

  • empower
  • energize
  • fortify
  • galvanize
  • invigorate
  • strengthen
  • vitalize

Meanings of immobilize

  • verb
    1. To render motionless; to stop moving or stop from moving.
    2. To modify a surface such that things will not stick to it.

Example Sentences

  • The doctor needed to immobilize the patient’s broken leg to prevent further injury.
  • The new policy aims to immobilize resources effectively to address urgent needs.
  • In the event of an accident, it’s crucial to immobilize the victim until professional help arrives.
  • The company’s strict regulations seemed to immobilize innovation and creativity within the team.
  • The heavy snowfall can immobilize vehicles, causing delays and disruptions on the roads.

On this page you'll find 11 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to immobilize, such as: cripple, empower, energize, fortify, galvanize, incapacitate, invigorate.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

halt

  • adjourn
  • arrest
  • bar
  • block
  • break off
  • catch
  • cease
  • cessation
  • challenged
  • close
  • conclude
  • conclusion
  • curb
  • cutoff
  • deadlock
  • deter
  • disabled
  • end
  • ending
  • expire
  • falter
  • freeze
  • gridlock
  • hamper
  • hesitate
  • immobilized
  • impasse
  • impede
  • interrupt
  • interruption
  • jam
  • lame
  • layoff
  • letup
  • limp
  • paralyzed
  • pause
  • postponement
  • predicament
  • quit
  • special-needs
  • stalemate
  • stall
  • standstill
  • stem
  • stop
  • suspend
  • terminate
  • termination

hamstring

hamstringing

hamstrings

kiboshed

  • blockaded
  • blocked
  • broke off
  • canned
  • ceased
  • completed
  • concluded
  • cripple
  • cut off
  • dammed
  • debilitate
  • delayed
  • detained
  • disable
  • disarm
  • discontinued
  • ended
  • exhaust
  • finished
  • halted
  • held
  • held back
  • hindered
  • immobilize
  • impair
  • impeded
  • incapacitate
  • knock out
  • laid off
  • mangle
  • mutilate
  • obstructed
  • paralyze
  • quit
  • quitted
  • ruin
  • shatter
  • shut off
  • stemmed
  • stopped
  • undermine
  • wreck

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