paralyzed

par-a-lyzed · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Unable to move part or all of the body due to injury, illness, or a medical condition affecting the nerves.

  2. 2.

    Unable to act or function, typically due to fear, shock, or indecision.

Related words

Antonyms: active, mobile
See also: disabled, paralysis, paralyze
Synonyms: disabled, immobilized, incapacitated

Etymology

From Greek paralyein meaning "to disable on one side," from para- (beside) and lyein (to loosen).