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. 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

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   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. Jimmy Whitworth:

   Outbreaks can completely paralyze countries.

2. Sargis Babayan:

   We will paralyze the whole city and the whole country.

3. Felix Frankfurter:

   Judicial judgment must take deep account of the day before yesterday in order that yesterday may not paralyze today.

4. Mohamed El-Erian:

   They first paralyze the region of the virus outbreak, then they gradually spread domestically, undermining internal trade, consumption, production and the movement of The People. If the virus is still not contained, the process spreads further, including regionally and internationally by disrupting trade, supply chains and travel.

5. John Thune:

   The Democrats are going to rue the day. If they go forward with this, they are going to rue the day because the nuclear winter that will ensue in the Senate if they move forward with this is, it's just going to be, it will completely paralyze the Senate.

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