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to paralyze
verbgeneral usecommon/pɐ.ɾɐ.li.ˈzaɾ/pa·ra·li·sar
Definitions
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To cause paralysis; to make unable to move or feel.
Usage examples
“The spinal injury paralyzed him from the waist down.”
“Some neurotoxins can paralyze the nervous system.”
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Common combinations
paralyze the limbsparalyze temporarilyparalyze with fear
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To bring to a standstill; to stop the normal functioning or progress of something.
Usage examples
“The snowstorm paralyzed the city's transportation network.”
“Bureaucracy has paralyzed the decision-making process.”
Common combinations
paralyze trafficparalyze productionparalyze negotiationsparalyze with indecision