Disable
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To make something unable to function or to deprive someone of a physical or mental ability. This can refer to deactivating a device, feature, or rendering a person incapable of normal activities.
“Please disable your ad blocker to access the full content of this website.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dɪsˈeɪbəl/
Syllables
dis·a·ble
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Wordle
Contains DIS- prefix pattern; features common letters with two vowels I and A
Scrabble
Worth 10 points; good for building off existing DIS- or -ABLE word fragments
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