paralyze (Meaning)
paralyze (v)
make powerless and unable to function
cause to be paralyzed and immobile
paralyze (v. t.)
To affect or strike with paralysis or palsy.
Fig.: To unnerve; to destroy or impair the energy of; to render ineffective; as, the occurrence paralyzed the community; despondency paralyzed his efforts.
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paralyze Sentence Examples
- The sudden shock paralyzed his body, rendering him unable to move.
- The fear of failure paralyzed her mind, preventing her from taking any action.
- The devastating earthquake paralyzed the entire city, leaving it in ruins.
- The venomous snake bite paralyzed the victim's limbs, causing excruciating pain.
- The emotional trauma of the accident left her paralyzed with grief.
- The intense heat of the sun paralyzed the insects, leaving them motionless.
- The paralyzing disease gradually spread, robbing her of her physical abilities.
- The politician's lies paralyzed the opposition, leaving them unable to respond effectively.
- The sudden loss paralyzed her heart with sorrow, leaving her feeling utterly broken.
- The towering waves paralyzed the ship, preventing it from advancing any further.
FAQs About the word paralyze
make powerless and unable to function, cause to be paralyzed and immobileTo affect or strike with paralysis or palsy., Fig.: To unnerve; to destroy or impair th
weaken,cripple, immobilize, undermine, disable, incapacitate, undercut,hamstring, attenuate, enfeeble
energize, strengthen, fortify,energize, galvanize, empower, invigorate, empower, galvanize, vitalize
The sudden shock paralyzed his body, rendering him unable to move.
The fear of failure paralyzed her mind, preventing her from taking any action.
The devastating earthquake paralyzed the entire city, leaving it in ruins.
The venomous snake bite paralyzed the victim's limbs, causing excruciating pain.
