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What is another word for paralyzed?

See also: paralyse (UK)

Adjective
Partly or wholly incapable of movement
“Hannah was temporarily paralyzed on the right side but soon made a full recovery.”
Adjective
Physically numb and incapable of feeling
“I had a paralyzed arm from sleeping on it when I turned onto my side.”
Adjective
Stationary or not moving
“I just stood there, paralyzed and unmoving, after hearing those dreadful words.”
Adjective
Not having the power to influence people or events
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“The seemingly paralyzed board of directors sat by as the company continued to flounder.”
Adjective
Weak or lacking in strength
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Not awake and aware of and responding to one's environment
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Adjective
Completely overcome or helpless, especially with distress or exhaustion
Verb
Past tense for to be, or cause to be, immobilized and not able to move
“The name is apt, for the medusa's tentacles paralyze its prey most effectively.”
Verb
Past tense for to be, or cause to be, ineffective or immobilized
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“They aim to paralyze our systems by accessing and scrambling them.”
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Past tense for to divest or deprive of confidence or courage
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“Fear would paralyze him, and he would try to flee, but his feet felt like they were made of cement.”
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Past tense for to make numb, as by cold or anesthetic
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Past tense for to be detrimental to
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Past tense for to neutralize or subdue (an effect or quality)
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Past tense for to frighten or cause fear
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Past tense for to astonish or shock (someone) so that they are temporarily unable to react
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Past tense for to stagnate or prevent from further development
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