incapacitate

US /ˌɪn.kəˈpæs.ə.teɪt/
UK /ˌɪn.kəˈpæs.ə.teɪt/
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prevent from functioning in a normal way

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The injury will incapacitate him for several weeks.
A strong blow to the head can incapacitate a person.