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Disable (Verb)

Make unable to perform a certain action; "disable this command on your computer".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Injure permanently; "He was disabled in a car accident".

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

The athlete's career was cut short after a fall that disabled her permanently.
A severe head injury sustained in the crash left him disabled for life.
The soldier was disabled in action during the war and had to be medically discharged.
A stroke left her disabled and requiring constant care and assistance.
She was disabled in a tragic accident and never regained her independence again.