Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun immobilization

2 senses of immobilization

Sense 1
immobilization, immobilisation -- (fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing; "immobilization of the injured knee was necessary")
       => preservation, saving -- (the activity of protecting something from loss or danger)

Sense 2
immobilization, immobilisation, immobilizing -- (the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement; "the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team")
       => restraint -- (the act of controlling by restraining someone or something; "the unlawful restraint of trade")