Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paralysingly
Adverb
/ˈpær.ə.laɪ.zɪŋ.li/
Definition
In a manner that causes paralysis or an inability to move.
Examples
- The fear gripped her paralysingly, making her unable to speak.
- His doubts paralyzed his decision-making paralysingly.
- The sudden news hit him paralysingly, leaving him speechless.
Meaning
The term ‘paralysingly’ refers to the action of rendering someone or something incapable of movement, typically used in contexts where something is so overwhelming that it halts one’s ability to respond or act.
Synonyms
- Stupefyingly
- Overwhelmingly
- Immobilizingly
