paralyse

US paralyze

/ (ˈpærəˌlaɪz) /


verb(tr)
  1. pathol to affect with paralysis

  2. med to render (a part of the body) insensitive to pain, touch, etc, esp by injection of an anaesthetic

  1. to make immobile; transfix

Origin of paralyse

1
C19: from French paralyser, from paralysie paralysis

Derived 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.

  • First, 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? | Anonymous
  • She does not paralyse her capture according to the rites customary among the Hunting Wasps; she kills it.

    More Hunting Wasps | J. Henri Fabre
  • He could paralyse St. Xavier's—even the biggest boys who shaved—with the recital, were that permitted.

    Kim | Rudyard Kipling
  • It 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