Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

paralyze

verb

/ˈpɛrəˌlaɪz/

Definition

To cause a person or a part of the body to lose the ability to move or to function normally.

Examples

After the accident, the doctor informed him that he would be paralyzed from the waist down.
The sudden news of the storm paralyzed the city, leaving everyone in a state of shock.

Meaning

Paralyze refers to the loss of movement or control in a particular part of the body, often due to injury or illness; it can also describe a situation where something is rendered ineffective or unable to act.