paralyzed

/ˈpærəlaɪzd/ /ˈpærəˌlaɪzd/

verb

To afflict with paralysis.

Examples :

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

verb

To render unable to move; to immobilize.

Examples :

"The sudden noise paralyzed the students in the classroom. "

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verb

To render unable to function properly.

Examples :

"The transport strike paralyzed the city."

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adjective

Partly or wholly incapable of movement; disabled

Examples :

"After the accident, the young boy was paralyzed from the waist down. "

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Meanings

Examples :

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

Examples :

"The sudden noise paralyzed the students in the classroom. "

Examples :

"The transport strike paralyzed the city."

Examples :

"After the accident, the young boy was paralyzed from the waist down. "

Related Words

properly adverb

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

students noun

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

classroom noun

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

accident noun

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

incapable noun

One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.

immobilize verb

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

function noun

What something does or is used for.

movement noun

Physical motion between points in space.

paralysis noun

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

transport noun

An act of transporting; conveyance.

difficult verb

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

disabled verb

To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.