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to paralyze
01
to cause a person, animal, or part of the body to lose the ability to move or function, usually due to injury or illness
Transitive: to paralyze a person, animal, or a body part
Examples
The accident unfortunately paralyzed his legs, leaving him unable to walk.
A stroke can paralyze one side of the body, impacting motor functions.
02
to stop someone from thinking or acting clearly, usually due to fear, shock, or panic
Transitive: to paralyze sb
Examples
The sudden news of the accident paralyzed him with fear.
She was paralyzed by panic when she realized she was lost in the woods.
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