Definitions for Paralyze
par·a·lyze

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. paralyze, paralyseverb

   make powerless and unable to function

   "The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation"

2. paralyze, paralyseverb

   cause to be paralyzed and immobile

   "The poison paralyzed him"; "Fear paralyzed her"

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1. paralyzeverb

   To afflict with paralysis.

2. paralyzeverb

   To render unable to move; to immobilize.

3. paralyzeverb

   To render unable to function properly.

   The transport strike paralyzed the city.

4. Etymology: North American spelling of paralyse.

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1. paralyze

   Paralysis (also known as plegia) is a loss of motor function in one or more muscles. Paralysis can also be accompanied by a loss of feeling (sensory loss) in the affected area if there is sensory damage. In the United States, roughly 1 in 50 people have been diagnosed with some form of permanent or transient paralysis. The word "paralysis" derives from the Greek παράλυσις, meaning "disabling of the nerves" from παρά (para) meaning "beside, by" and λύσις (lysis) meaning "making loose". A paralysis accompanied by involuntary tremors is usually called "palsy".

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1. paralyze

   Paralyze is to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function, often as a result of injury, illness, or other physical or psychological impairment. It can also refer to the state of being completely unable to act or function due to shock, fear, or indecision.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Paralyzeverb

   to affect or strike with paralysis or palsy

2. Paralyzeverb

   fig.: To unnerve; to destroy or impair the energy of; to render ineffective; as, the occurrence paralyzed the community; despondency paralyzed his efforts

3. Etymology: [F. paralyser. See Paralysis.]

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1. Paralyze

   Paralyze vs. Paralyse -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Paralyze and Paralyse.

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How to pronounce Paralyze?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Paralyze in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Paralyze in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Paralyze in a Sentence

1. Chief Executive Matthias Mueller:

   We will not allow the crisis to paralyze us, although the current situation is serious, this company will not be broken by it.

2. Henrique Fontana:

   The opposition will try to use this to paralyze Congress, create an institutional crisis, we won't let that happen. We will push ahead with the austerity plan.

3. Sargis Babayan:

   We will paralyze the whole city and the whole country.

4. Carsten Brzeski:

   ECB-bashing has become fashionable in Germany, this can paralyze the euro zone because it means the policy mix continues to be in deadlock. They will not move on issues such as Greek debt restructuring.

5. Chris Cuomo:

   I think it would paralyze the economy, i think it would shock the economic markets in a way we’ve never seen before.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Paralyze
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Paralyze
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paralyze
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Paralyze