noun🔗ShareThe complete loss of voluntary control of part of a person's body, such as one or more limbs."A sudden stroke often leads to paralysis in the affected side of the body. "medicinephysiologybodydiseaseconditionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA state of being unable to act."The government has been in a paralysis since it lost its majority in the parliament."medicinebodymindconditionabilityphysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo afflict with paralysis."The accident completely paralyzes his legs, so he uses a wheelchair. "medicinephysiologybodydiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo render unable to move; to immobilize."Fear paralyzes many students during exams, making it hard for them to remember the answers. "medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo render unable to function properly."The transport strike paralyzed the city."medicinephysiologybodymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
