Paralyze — synonyms, definition

1. paralyze (Verb) N. Amer

benumb cripple disable disarm freeze hypnotize immobilize paralyse penetrate perforate pierce pierce through pin shock spear stab stick through stun transfix unnerve

paralyze (Verb) — Make powerless and unable to function. ex. "The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation"

paralyze (Verb) — Cause to be paralysed and immobile. ex. "The poison paralyzed him" ex. "Fear paralyzed her"

deactivate immobilise immobilize inactivate palsy