Meaning of paralyze in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈpɛrəˌlaɪz/

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1. Verb

   paralyze

   Etymology

   early 19th century: from French paralyser, from paralysie‘paralysis’

   Definitions

   1. make powerless and unable to function

   Examples

   • « The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation »
2. 2. cause to be paralyzed and immobile

   Examples

   • « The poison paralyzed him »
   • « Fear paralyzed her »