What is "paralyze" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does paralyze mean in English? Meaning of paralyze definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "paralyze" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "paralyze": make powerless and unable to function

Verb

Meaning: make powerless and unable to function

Example: The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation

Synonyms: paralyse paralyze

Hypernyms: deactivate inactivate

Meaning of "paralyze": cause to be paralyzed and immobile

Verb

Meaning: cause to be paralyzed and immobile

Example: The poison paralyzed him Fear paralyzed her

Synonyms: paralyse paralyze

Hyponyms: palsy

Hypernyms: immobilise immobilize

Synonyms:

knock out, halt, demolish, incapacitate, freeze, disable, destroy, stun, weaken, bemuse, benumb, daze, appall, lame, transfix, debilitate, nonplus, stupefy, disarm, astound, arrest, enfeeble, daunt, numb, deaden, close, prostrate, petrify, shut down, anesthetize, palsy, bring to grinding halt, make inert, make nerveless, stop dead,

Antonyms:

construct, improve, enlighten, explain, comfort, embolden, aid, assist, release, enliven, soothe, incite, mobilize, stimulate, continue, build, repair, restore, clear up, encourage, bore, help, strengthen, please,

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