Disabled
[dɪsˈeɪbəɫd]
verb
To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.
(chiefly of a person) To impair the physical or mental abilities of; to cause a serious, permanent injury.
“Falling off the horse disabled him.”
To deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).
“The pilot had to disable the autopilot of his airplane.”
Synonyms: deactivate, non-standard, unable
noun
One who is disabled. (often used collectively as the disabled, but sometimes also singular)
adjective
Made incapable of use or action.
Having a disability.
Legally disqualified.
Synonyms: incapacitated, indisposed, invalid