paralyze

/ˈpærəˌlaɪz/ /ˈpærəlaɪz/

Meanings

verb

To afflict with paralysis.

Examples :

"The accident can paralyze someone in a wheelchair. "

verb

To render unable to move; to immobilize.

Examples :

"The sudden loud noise paralyzed the children, making them freeze in their seats. "

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verb

To render unable to function properly.

Examples :

"The transport strike paralyzed the city."

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Related Words

properly adverb

/ˈpɹɒ.pə.li/ /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/

In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably

"To get a good grade on the test, you need to answer the questions properly. "

accident noun

/ˈæk.sə.dənt/

An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.

"to die by an accident"

immobilize verb

/ɪˈmoʊbəˌlaɪz/ /ɪˈməʊbəˌlaɪz/

To render motionless; to stop moving or stop from moving.

"It is best to immobilize the injury until a doctor can examine it."

someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

render noun

/ˈɹɛn.də/ /ˈɹɛn.dɚ/

Stucco or plaster applied to walls (mostly to outside masonry walls).

"The house's exterior needed a fresh coat of render. "

wheelchair noun

/ˈwiːlt͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈ(h)wilt͡ʃɛɹ/

A chair mounted on large wheels for the transportation or use of a sick or disabled person.

"My grandfather uses a wheelchair to get around the house and to visit the park. "

paralyzed verb

/ˈpærəlaɪzd/ /ˈpærəˌlaɪzd/

To afflict with paralysis.

"The accident paralyzed his right arm, making it difficult for him to write. "

afflict verb

/əˈflɪkt/

To cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.

"The illness afflicted her with severe headaches for weeks. "

function noun

/ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

What something does or is used for.

"The function of a school lunch is to provide students with nutrition. "

children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

paralysis noun

/pəˈɹæləsəs/

The complete loss of voluntary control of part of a person's body, such as one or more limbs.

"After the accident, the athlete suffered paralysis in his left leg. "

transport noun

/ˈtrænspɔːrt/ /trænˈspɔːrt/

An act of transporting; conveyance.

"The transport of goods is not included in the price given on the website."