Associations to the word «Paralyze»

Wiktionary

PARALYZE, verb. (transitive) To afflict with paralysis.
PARALYZE, verb. (transitive) To render unable to move; to immobilize.
PARALYZE, verb. (transitive) To render unable to function properly.

Dictionary definition

PARALYZE, verb. Make powerless and unable to function; "The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation".
PARALYZE, verb. Cause to be paralyzed and immobile; "The poison paralyzed him"; "Fear paralyzed her".

Wise words

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