render sb unable

Frequency: 5.52.1 per million words

A more formal way to say 'make sb unable'.

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Examples (10)

  • The shock of the news seemed to render her unable to speak.
  • A sudden severe headache can render an individual unable to focus on work.
  • The heavy snowdrifts rendered many vehicles unable to move on the roads.
  • His prolonged illness had rendered him almost unable to walk without assistance.
  • Lack of proper training might render employees unable to operate the new machinery safely.
  • The unexpected turn of events rendered them unable to proceed with their original plan.
  • An injury to her knee rendered the athlete temporarily unable to compete.
  • The overwhelming evidence rendered the defense attorney unable to argue effectively.
  • Chronic fatigue can render a person unable to perform even simple daily tasks.
  • The dense fog rendered pilots completely unable to land their planes.