paralyzed Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb make powerless and unable to function
    paralyze; paralyse.
    • The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation
  2. verb cause to be paralyzed and immobile
    paralyze; paralyse.
    • The poison paralyzed him
    • Fear paralyzed her
  3. adjective satellite affected with paralysis
    paralytic.

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