render sb helpless

Examples (10)

• She was rendered helpless by panic.
• The sudden storm rendered the small boat helpless against the strong waves.
• His severe illness had rendered him completely helpless.
• The shock of the news rendered her helpless with grief.
• A series of bad decisions rendered the company helpless in the face of bankruptcy.
• The oppressive regime sought to render its citizens helpless through fear and propaganda.
• Without proper training, they were rendered helpless when the crisis hit.
• The powerful magic spell rendered the opponent helpless for a few minutes.
• The overwhelming workload rendered the new employee helpless and discouraged.
• The unexpected attack rendered the entire defense system helpless.