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Enabling

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of enable.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of enable
  2. An act or an instance of something being enabled.

Example Sentences

Despite the epidemic of homosexual abuse of the young by the American clergy, the history of cover-ups and enablings of these abominations by the bishop […]

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does enabling mean?

Enabling means present participle and gerund of enable.

What is a synonym for enabling?

Common synonyms include facultative, sanctioning, sanctionative.

What is the opposite of enabling?

Possible antonyms include disabling, disqualifying.

How do you use enabling in a sentence?

Despite the epidemic of homosexual abuse of the young by the American clergy, the history of cover-ups and enablings of these abominations by the bishop […]

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