Vocabulary Entry

paralyse

|verb • noun

verb

To cause (someone or something) to become incapable of movement or functioning.

Example Sentences

"The accident paralyzed the driver for several minutes."

"Fear can sometimes paralyze people from making decisions."

"The virus spread quickly, paralyzing the entire computer network."

noun

Example Sentences

"He experienced a moment of paralysis when he saw the spider."

"The sudden paralysis of her limbs left her in shock."

"Paralysis can be a severe consequence of a spinal injury."