Pronunciation: /ˈpærəˌlaɪzd/
verb past tense of the verb 'paralyze', meaning to make someone unable to move or act
A1 The accident paralyzed his legs, so he couldn't walk anymore.
A2 She was paralyzed by fear and couldn't move a muscle.
B1 The medication temporarily paralyzed the patient's facial muscles.
B2 The sudden news paralyzed him with shock, unable to react.
C1 The political turmoil paralyzed the country, leading to economic collapse.
C2 The intense pressure of the situation paralyzed her ability to make a decision.
adjective describing a state of being unable to move or act
A1 She was paralyzed with fear when she saw the spider.
A2 The accident left him paralyzed from the waist down.
B1 The company was paralyzed by indecision and couldn't move forward.
B2 The economy was paralyzed by the sudden drop in consumer spending.
C1 The government was paralyzed by the corruption scandal.
C2 The negotiations were paralyzed by the lack of trust between the two parties.
formal The patient was left paralyzed from the waist down after the accident.
informal She was so scared that she felt paralyzed and couldn't move.
slang I was completely paralyzed by fear during the presentation.
figurative The team was paralyzed by indecision, unable to move forward with any plans.
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