paralyze

IPA: pˈɛrʌɫaɪz

verb

  • (transitive) To afflict with paralysis.
  • (transitive) To render unable to move; to immobilize.
  • (transitive) To render unable to function properly.
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Examples of "paralyze" in Sentences

  • He wasn't paralyzed from the hit.
  • He is paralyzed in the line of duty.
  • He falls to the ground and is paralyzed.
  • He becomes transfixed and becomes paralyzed.
  • Blanche is paralyzed because of the accident.
  • The social democrats paralyzed the revolution.
  • However, the strike paralyzed the meat industry.
  • The word paralyze is far too strong, in my opinion.
  • The girl is killed, and the boy is paralyzed for life.
  • Fishes are easily stupefied and subsequently paralyzed.
  • The will seemed paralyzed by the contemplation of life's struggle.
  • Taha also called the charges an attempt to "paralyze" his country.
  • Stalking is a crime that can paralyze an otherwise productive person with fear.
  • He also said the decision to freeze Yukos assets aimed to "paralyze" the company.
  • My inner voice can be awfully critical, and "paralyze" was such a great word choice!
  • Hamas or al Qaeda terrorists with shoulder-fired rockets could attack the airport and "paralyze" the country.
  • When that fight was over, we thought we had restored balance to the Senate—retaining the filibuster as a tool to require debate and deliberation, yet removing the power of a small, stubborn minority to paralyze the chamber.

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