Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːlzid/
verb past tense of 'palsy', meaning to paralyze or weaken
A1 She palsied when she saw a spider crawling towards her.
A2 The old man's hands palsied as he tried to hold the cup.
B1 The news of the accident palsied her with fear.
B2 His legs palsied from exhaustion after running the marathon.
C1 The musician's fingers palsied as he played the intricate piece.
C2 The actor's performance was so intense that it palsied the audience.
adjective affected with palsy; paralyzed
A1 The old man had a palsied hand, making it difficult for him to hold onto things.
A2 She struggled to write legibly with her palsied fingers.
B1 The disease left him with a palsied arm, affecting his ability to perform everyday tasks.
B2 Despite his palsied leg, he managed to climb the mountain with determination.
C1 The pianist's career was cut short due to a palsied hand that affected his playing.
C2 Her palsied condition worsened over time, leading to increased difficulty in movement.
formal The doctor diagnosed the patient with a palsied hand, causing difficulty in movement.
informal My grandma's palsied hand makes it hard for her to hold a pen.
slang I can't believe how palsied my hand feels after playing video games for hours.
figurative The company's financial situation was so dire, it seemed as if their funds were palsied.
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