paralyse
US paralyze
/ (ˈpærəˌlaɪz) /
pathol to affect with paralysis
med to render (a part of the body) insensitive to pain, touch, etc, esp by injection of an anaesthetic
to make immobile; transfix
Origin of paralyse
1Derived forms of paralyse
- paralysation or US paralyzation, noun
- paralyser or US paralyzer, noun
Words Nearby paralyse
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How to use paralyse in a sentence
The rapid and well-directed fire of our artillery appeared soon to paralyse that of the enemy.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanFirst, on a declaration of war by England, Ireland might refuse to take part in it; and her refusal would paralyse the Empire.
Is Ulster Right? | AnonymousShe does not paralyse her capture according to the rites customary among the Hunting Wasps; she kills it.
More Hunting Wasps | J. Henri FabreHe could paralyse St. Xavier's—even the biggest boys who shaved—with the recital, were that permitted.
Kim | Rudyard KiplingIt was not physical fear, for Montrose was a brave man, but a hateful influence which seemed in some way to paralyse him.
A Son of Perdition | Fergus Hume
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