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Partly or wholly incapable of movement
“Hannah was temporarily paralyzed on the right side but soon made a full recovery.”
Physically numb and incapable of feeling
“I had a paralyzed arm from sleeping on it when I turned onto my side.”
Stationary or not moving
“I just stood there, paralyzed and unmoving, after hearing those dreadful words.”
Not having the power to influence people or events
“The seemingly paralyzed board of directors sat by as the company continued to flounder.”
Weak or lacking in strength
Not awake and aware of and responding to one's environment
Completely overcome or helpless, especially with distress or exhaustion
Past tense for to be, or cause to be, immobilized and not able to move
“The name is apt, for the medusa's tentacles paralyze its prey most effectively.”
Past tense for to be, or cause to be, ineffective or immobilized
“They aim to paralyze our systems by accessing and scrambling them.”
Past tense for to divest or deprive of confidence or courage
“Fear would paralyze him, and he would try to flee, but his feet felt like they were made of cement.”
Past tense for to make numb, as by cold or anesthetic
Past tense for to be detrimental to
Past tense for to neutralize or subdue (an effect or quality)
Past tense for to frighten or cause fear
Past tense for to astonish or shock (someone) so that they are temporarily unable to react
Past tense for to stagnate or prevent from further development
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