achillize

/əˈtʃaɪlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to severely injure or disable, especially in the leg, so that the person is no longer able to perform at their best.

“The sports injury left her unable to run and achillized her chances of winning the marathon.”

Synonyms

  • disable
  • injure

Antonyms

  • heal
  • strengthen