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paralyse

verb

cause to be paralyzed and immobile

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Word length
8
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. cause to be paralyzed and immobile

    “The poison paralyzed him”

verb

  1. make powerless and unable to function

    “The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation”

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Example Sentences

The poison paralyzed him
Fear paralyzed her
The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation

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