- a variation of paralyze.
paralyse
Britishverb
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pathol to affect with paralysis
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med to render (a part of the body) insensitive to pain, touch, etc, esp by injection of an anaesthetic
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to make immobile; transfix
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of paralyse
C19: from French paralyser, from paralysie paralysis
Example Sentences
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However, the US could target tunnel entrances, communications systems, access roads, and other supporting infrastructure, Mahmoudian adds, which "could paralyse the facility's operations even if some of its deepest underground sections survived".
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
When touched, these cells fire toxic harpoon-like tubes designed to paralyse prey, such as plankton and small fish.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
"The court finds that the intention was to paralyse the assembly for a considerable period," Ji told the Seoul Central District Court.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
The Seoul Central District Court on Thursday found Yoon guilty of leading an insurrection in December 2024 designed to "paralyse" the National Assembly.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
Again the poor man groaned; he looked as if he dared not move; fear, either of death or of something else, appeared almost to paralyse him.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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