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powerless

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈpaʊə^rləs/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈpaʊɚlɪs/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(pou′ər lis)

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powerless adj	(person: unable)	incapaz adj mf
inepto/a adj
Note: inepto + para
We are powerless to stop this bill from becoming law.
Somos incapaces de evitar que este proyecto se convierta en ley.
Somos ineptos para evitar que este proyecto se convierta en ley.
powerless adj	(person: helpless)	impotente adj mf
desvalido adj
desamparado/a adj
indefenso/a adj
We all felt powerless during the hurricane.
Todos nos sentimos impotentes durante el huracán.
powerless adj	(lacking authority)	impotente adj mf
sin autoridad loc adj
sin poder loc adj
The mayor said she was powerless without the support of the police.
El alcalde dijo que se sentía impotente sin el apoyo de la policía.
El alcalde dijo que se sentía sin autoridad sin el apoyo de la policía.

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In the English description:

hands are tied - have your hands tied - impotent - incapacitate - incapacitated - ineffectual - tie your hands - toothless

Spanish:

mortecino - impotente

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Synonyms: impotent, feeble, infirm, weak, helpless, more...

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