Paralyze Definition

părə-līz
paralyzed, paralyzes, paralyzing
verb
paralyzed, paralyzes, paralyzing
To cause paralysis in; make paralytic.
Webster's New World
To make unable to move or act.
Paralyzed by fear.
American Heritage
To bring into a condition of helpless inactivity; make ineffective or powerless.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Paralyze

  • French paralyser from paralysie paralysis from Old French from Latin paralysis paralysis

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • North American spelling of paralyse.

    From Wiktionary

Paralyze Sentence Examples

  • Jackson winced as if the pain would paralyze him.

  • If I miss, I'll paralyze you for eternity.

  • Electric shocks can paralyze the respiratory system or disrupt heart action, causing instant death.

  • Nearly all spiders are venomous, as they must use their venom to paralyze their prey.

  • Although it does effectively paralyze, Botox should not be considered botulism.

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