disablers
Things that incapacitate
Disablers are things or people that prevent something from functioning or being effective.
The word appears in technical contexts—a software disabler blocks a program from running—and in self-help discourse, where disablers are habits, beliefs, or circumstances that hold someone back: Perfectionism and fear of failure are common disablers.
Opposite of enablers.
Things in the way
- impedimentsThings that obstruct progress
- hindrancesThings that obstruct progress
- blockadesBarriers preventing passage
- hurdlesFrames jumped in races
roadblocks · bottlenecks · obstructions · snags · setbacks · complications · encumbrances · interferences
Official restrictions imposed
- embargoesRestrictions on international commerce
- moratoriumsTemporary bans or delays
- taboosSocially proscribed practices
- vetoesFormally rejects proposed laws
injunctions · exclusions · blacklists · restrictions · ceilings · caps · quotas · sanctions
Substances that drive away
- dissuadersThose who discourage action
- discouragementsThings that dampen enthusiasm
- countermeasuresDefensive actions against threats
- safeguardsMeasures preventing harm
defenses · preventatives · prophylactics · antidotes · disincentives · warnings · penalties · sanctions
Seated conveyances for mobility-impaired
- prostheticsFabricated body part replacements
- orthoticsWearable alignment devices
- rampsInclined connecting surfaces
- accommodationsPlaces providing temporary residence
obstacles
Things in the way
- impedimentsThings that obstruct progress
- hindrancesThings that obstruct progress
- blockadesBarriers preventing passage
hurdles · roadblocks · bottlenecks · obstructions · snags · setbacks · complications · encumbrances · interferences · restrictions
bans
Official restrictions imposed
- embargoesRestrictions on international commerce
- moratoriumsTemporary bans or delays
- taboosSocially proscribed practices
vetoes · injunctions · exclusions · blacklists · restrictions · ceilings · caps · quotas · sanctions · boycotts
repellents
Substances that drive away
- dissuadersThose who discourage action
- discouragementsThings that dampen enthusiasm
- countermeasuresDefensive actions against threats
safeguards · defenses · preventatives · prophylactics · antidotes · disincentives · warnings · penalties · sanctions · consequences
wheelchairs
Seated conveyances for mobility-impaired
- prostheticsFabricated body part replacements
- orthoticsWearable alignment devices
- rampsInclined connecting surfaces
disablersenablers
Those who facilitate harm
empowerers · activators · facilitators · enhancers · boosters
disablersenablers
Those who facilitate harm
supporters · helpers · aids · assistants · promoters
- physically disabledHaving bodily functional limitations
- disabled veteransFormer troops with lasting impairments
- disabled peopleThose with functional impairments
- disabled parking
- disabled listRoster of sidelined athletes
- disabled accessAccommodations for mobility impairments
disabled, disable, disables, disablement, nondisabled, disabler, undisabled