disabled

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disabled  /dɪs ˈeɪ bəld/ ? Meaning of "disabled"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
  2. (adj) incapable of functioning as a consequence of injury or illness

Synonym(s)

handicapped

Usage(s):

  1. A BBC reality show pits disabled women against each other.
  2. The disabled have lots of buying power and rely heavily on computers and the Internet.
  3. Conditions for disabled citizens in Serbian orphanages and hospitals are deplorable, a new study finds.

Quotes

  1. "Though it was not against baseball rules, I was not comfortable with what I was doing, so I stopped," Pettitte said. "This is it -- two days out of my life, two days out of my entire career, when I was injured and on the disabled list."
    on Dec 15, 2007 By: Andy Pettitte Source: Reuters Canada

  2. "Caring for the disabled is an important symbol for social civilization and progress," Hu said before raising his glass.
    on Sep 5, 2008 By: Hu Jintao Source: International Herald Tribune

  3. "This case is important not just to me, but to all disabled persons who just ask for the chance to compete fairly on the sporting field with able-bodied athletes," Pistorius said earlier this month.
    on Apr 27, 2006 By: Oscar Pistorius Source: 940 News

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