paralyze

[ˈperəlaɪz]

paralyze Definition

  • 1to make someone unable to move or feel all or part of their body
  • 2to make something unable to function or operate

Using paralyze: Examples

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

  • Example

    The accident paralyzed him from the waist down.

  • Example

    Fear can paralyze a person's ability to act.

  • Example

    The strike has paralyzed the city's transportation system.

  • Example

    The company was paralyzed by indecision.

paralyze Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for paralyze

Phrases with paralyze

  • a situation where overthinking and overanalyzing a problem leads to inaction or poor decision-making

    Example

    The team suffered from analysis paralysis, spending too much time analyzing data and not enough time making decisions.

  • unable to move or act due to extreme fear or terror

    Example

    She was paralyzed with fear when she saw the snake.

  • a situation where an economy is unable to function properly due to factors such as high inflation, unemployment, or political instability

    Example

    The country's economy was in a state of paralysis due to years of mismanagement and corruption.

Origins of paralyze

from Greek 'paralusis', meaning 'loosening, paralysis'

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Summary: paralyze in Brief

The verb 'paralyze' [ˈperəlaɪz] means to immobilize or disable someone or something, either physically or functionally. Examples include 'The accident paralyzed him from the waist down.' and 'The company was paralyzed by indecision.' The phrase 'analysis paralysis' refers to overthinking and overanalyzing a problem that leads to inaction or poor decision-making.

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