paralyzed
/ˈpærəlaɪzd/
unable to move
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Describes a state where part or all of the body is unable to move (due to nerve damage, illness, etc.).
"His legs were paralyzed after the accident."
- 2.
Figuratively describes a state where a situation, system, or activity has stopped functioning and can no longer operate.
"The city was paralyzed by the heavy snow."
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The accident left him completely paralyzed from the waist down.
The accident left him completely paralyzed from the waist down.
Fear paralyzed her, preventing her from screaming for help.
Fear paralyzed her, preventing her from screaming for help.
The strike effectively paralyzed public transportation in the capital.
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How do you pronounce paralyzed?
paralyzed is pronounced [/ˈpærəlaɪzd/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does paralyzed mean?
paralyzed means "unable to move". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is paralyzed?
paralyzed is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The accident left him completely paralyzed from the waist down." — used to mean "unable to move".
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