Words Describing Physical Conditions

2 words in this vocabulary list

verb past tense of 'palsy', meaning to paralyze or weaken

adjective affected with palsy; paralyzed

  • The doctor diagnosed the patient with a palsied hand, causing difficulty in movement.
  • My grandma's palsied hand makes it hard for her to hold a pen.
  • I can't believe how palsied my hand feels after playing video games for hours.
  • The company's financial situation was so dire, it seemed as if their funds were palsied.

verb to bend forward and downward

  • The elderly man stooped to pick up his fallen cane.
  • She stooped down to tie her shoelaces.
  • I stooped to grab the last piece of pizza before anyone else could.
  • His actions stooped to a new low when he resorted to cheating on the exam.