Complete Definition of "paralyze"

English

Alternative spellings
paralyse (mostly British)

Etymology
North American spelling of paralyse.

Verb
en-verb|paralyzes|paralyzing|paralyzed|paralyzed

  1. transitive To afflict with paralysis.
  2. transitive To render unable to move; to immobilize.
  3. transitive To render unable to function properly.

#:The transport strike paralyzed the city.

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