Synonyms for immobilise
im·mo·bilise

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1. immobilize, immobiliseverb

   hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital

   Synonyms:
   pin, immobilize, block, trap, freeze

2. trap, pin, immobilize, immobiliseverb

   to hold fast or prevent from moving

   "The child was pinned under the fallen tree"

   Synonyms:
   trap, ensnare, freeze, entrap, pin down, immobilize, snare, trammel, block, pin

3. immobilize, immobiliseverb

   make defenseless

   Synonyms:
   pin, immobilize, block, trap, freeze

4. immobilize, immobiliseverb

   convert (assets) into fixed capital

   Synonyms:
   pin, immobilize, block, trap, freeze

5. freeze, block, immobilize, immobiliseverb

   prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

   "Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government"

   Synonyms:
   pin, block up, lug, trap, halt, obturate, suspend, jam, block off, close up, blank out, freeze, obstruct, deflect, parry, embarrass, kibosh, draw a blank, freeze down, hinder, impede, block, forget, freeze out, immobilize, stop, stuff, stymy, stop dead, blockade, bar, occlude, barricade, choke up, stymie

6. immobilize, immobiliseverb

   cause to be unable to move

   "The sudden storm immobilized the traffic"

   Synonyms:
   pin, immobilize, block, trap, freeze

Matched Categories

1. • Beat
   • Convert
   • Restrict
   • Withhold

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