Dis*a"ble (?), a. Lacking ability; unable. [Obs.] "Our disable and unactive force." Daniel.

Dis*a"ble (?; 277), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disabled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Disabling (?).] 1. To render unable or incapable; to destroy the force, vigor, or power of action of; to deprive of competent physical or intellectual power; to incapacitate; to disqualify; to make incompetent or unfit for service; to impair.

A Christian's life is a perpetual exercise, a wrestling and warfare, for which sensual pleasure disables him.

And had performed it, if my known offense
Had not disabled me.

I have disabled mine estate.

2. (Law) To deprive of legal right or qualification; to render legally incapable.

An attainder of the ancestor corrupts the blood, and disables his children to inherit.

3. To deprive of that which gives value or estimation; to declare lacking in competency; to disparage; to undervalue. [Obs.] "He disabled my judgment." Shak.

Syn. -- To weaken; unfit; disqualify; incapacitate.

• to render unable; to take away the ability
  
• (of a person) to impair the physical or mental abilities of; to cause a serious, permanent injury which has a negative impact on the person's social life
       Falling off the horse disabled him.
  
• to deactivate a function of an electronical or mechanical device
       The pilot had to disable the autopilot of his airplane.
  
  Spanish
• (of a person) minusválido