paralyzing
- present participle of paralyze.
Example Sentences
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The siblings begin to awaken to the possibility of their liberation, from both the Communist regime and the paralyzing taboos of their aristocratic upbringing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
Millions of Americans were facing dangerously cold temperatures Monday in the wake of a massive winter storm that whipped snow and ice across the country, knocking out power and paralyzing transportation.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
The two sides had agreed to put further tariff increases on hold until later in the year after months of negotiations and an earlier escalation that raised tariffs on China to 145%, paralyzing trade.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2025
Bondi responded by firing Grace and naming Habba acting U.S. attorney, sparking confusion over who actually held the post and all but paralyzing the federal criminal court system in the Garden State.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2025
Lying on a cot, Shadrack could only stare helplessly at the wall, so paralyzing was the pain in his head.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
