paralyze

transitive-verb
UK: /ˈpærəlaɪz/
US: /ˈpærəlaɪz/

  1. To make someone unable to move or feel part or all of their body.

    1. The accident can paralyze him.
    2. Fear can paralyze you and stop you from making decisions.

  2. To prevent something from functioning normally.

    1. The strike will paralyze the city.
    2. A sudden snowfall can paralyze transport networks for days.

Synonyms

cripple immobilize stupefy weaken disable
paralyze intransitive-verb

  1. To be made unable to move or feel.

    1. I will paralyze in fear.
    2. She was paralyzed by the shock of the tragic news.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "paralyze" in English means: To make someone unable to move or feel part or all of their body., To prevent something from functioning normally..

The phonetic transcription of "paralyze" is /ˈpærəlaɪz/ in British English and /ˈpærəlaɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "paralyze": cripple, immobilize, stupefy, weaken, disable.

Example usage of "paralyze": "The accident can paralyze him.". More examples on the page.