paralyzed

[ˈpærəlaɪzd]

paralyzed Definition

• 1. unable to move or act; helpless or ineffective
• 2. affected with paralysis

Using paralyzed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "paralyzed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was paralyzed by fear and couldn't move.

• Example

  The accident left him paralyzed from the waist down.

• Example

  The company's growth was paralyzed by bureaucratic red tape.

• Example

  The government's response was paralyzed by indecision.

paralyzed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for paralyzed

• immobilized
• disabled
• incapacitated
• powerless
• numb

Antonyms for paralyzed

• mobile
• active
• functional
• able-bodied

Phrases with paralyzed

• paralyzed with fear

  unable to move or act due to extreme fear

  Example

  She was paralyzed with fear when she saw the spider.

• paralyzed by indecision

  unable to make a decision or take action due to uncertainty or hesitation

  Example

  The committee was paralyzed by indecision and couldn't agree on a course of action.

• paralyzed from the neck down

  completely unable to move or feel anything below the neck due to injury or illness

  Example

  The accident left him paralyzed from the neck down.

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Summary: paralyzed in Brief

The term 'paralyzed' [ˈpærəlaɪzd] refers to being unable to move or act, often due to fear or indecision. It can also refer to being affected with paralysis, as in 'The accident left him paralyzed from the waist down.' The phrase 'paralyzed with fear' denotes extreme fear that renders one unable to move or act.