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paralyze

/'pærəlaɪz/

Synonyms of paralyze Antonyms of paralyze Examples of paralyze Usage of paralyze Parts of paralyze Definition that contains paralyze Words sounding like paralyze Explanation of paralyze

verb
cause to be paralyzed and immobile
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"The poison paralyzed him" "Fear paralyzed her"

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paralyse

type of:
immobilise immobilize
verb
make powerless and unable to function
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"The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation"

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paralyse

type of:
deactivate inactivate

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