Definition of Paralyze in English :

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Paralyze meaning in English

Meaning of Paralyze in English

Pronunciation of Paralyze in English

Paralyze pronunciation in English

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Paralyze

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Verb

1. paralyse, paralyze

make powerless and unable to function

Example Sentences:
'The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation'

2. paralyse, paralyze

cause to be paralyzed and immobile

Example Sentences:
'The poison paralyzed him'
'Fear paralyzed her'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Paralyze

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verb transitiveWord forms: ˈparaˌlyzed or ˈparaˌlyzing
1. 
to cause paralysis in; make paralytic
2. 
to bring into a condition of helpless inactivity; make ineffective or powerless

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Paralyze

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tr.v. par·a·lyzed, par·a·lyz·ing, par·a·lyz·es
1. To affect with paralysis; cause to be paralytic.
2. To make unable to move or act: paralyzed by fear.
3. To impair the progress or functioning of; make inoperative or powerless: strict regulations that paralyze economic activity.

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