incapacitate (someone) for (something)
incapacitate (someone) for (something)
To cause someone to be physically unable to do something. Oh, Tiffany's not that sick—this illness won't incapacitate her for her chores, I'll see to that! Oh man, that illness incapacitated me for all physical activity—I still get tired just walking up and down the steps. That blow to the head incapacitated the boxer for continuing the fight.
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