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What does paralyze mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word paralyze? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To afflict with paralysis.
  2. (transitive) To render unable to move; to immobilize.
  3. (transitive) To render unable to function properly.
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They were determined to paralyze the committee so they could avoid answering questions.
It follows, therefore, that the gravest of crimes against man would be to paralyze or emasculate his consciousness.
Many species feed on elongated fish, such as eels, which they paralyze with their venom.
There must be continuity of this structure too, for to sever a nerve is to paralyze all beyond.
Botox is made up of a minute amount of botulism, a poison that can paralyze.
In the worst-case scenario, the antagonism will get out of control and will paralyze the party.

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