paralyzed
Translation
paralysed, immobilised
Examples
He was paralyzed from the waist down.
He was paralysed from the waist down.
She was paralyzed with fear.
She was paralysed with fear.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) paralysed to be unable to move He was paralysed from the waist down.
((be)) paralysed ((with sth.)) to be unable to act due to (sth.) She was paralysed with fear.
Similar Words
Synonyms: immobilised, frozen, numb; Antonyms: mobile, active
Etymology
The past participle of 'to paralyse', from Greek 'para-' (beside) + 'lysis' (a loosening).
Memory Tips
The '-ed' ending shows a state or condition. Think of having been 'paralysed' by something.