paralyze
Translation
to paralyse, to immobilise, to disable
Examples
The venom can paralyze a person.
The venom can paralyse a person.
Fear can paralyze your decision-making.
Fear can paralyse your decision-making.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to make (sb./sth.) unable to move The venom can paralyse a person.
((sth.)) to stop (sth.) from functioning The strike could paralyse the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: immobilise, disable, freeze; Antonyms: enable, activate, mobilise
Etymology
From Greek 'para-' (beside) + 'lysis' (a loosening), referring to the disabling of one side of the body.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'pair of lies' so shocking they freeze you on the spot, unable to move.