paralyze
verb (used with object)
to affect with paralysis.
have paralyzed
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present perfectof paralyze.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The widespread arrests have paralyzed parts of the city where high numbers of immigrants work, such as the Flower District downtown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2025
The generous options these companies have allowed you to pursue seem to have paralyzed you.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 21, 2022
During the past week, social and economic protests have paralyzed ground transportation in the Central American country.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 16, 2022
In the capital of Khartoum, relentless anti-coup protests have paralyzed the city as protesters barricade streets to pressure the generals.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 4, 2022
“Forgive me, I wonder if I have paralyzed you?”
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
