Paralyze

verb
'pærəlaɪz

Verb

  • cause to be paralyzed and immobile

    “The poison paralyzed him”

    “Fear paralyzed her”

    Similar:Paralyse
    Type of:ImmobiliseImmobilize

  • make powerless and unable to function

    “The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation”

    Similar:Paralyse
    Type of:DeactivateInactivate

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