paralyzing
Translation
paralysing, crippling, numbing
Examples
The paralyzing fear kept him from moving.
The paralysing fear kept him from moving.
The snowstorm had a paralyzing effect on the city.
The snowstorm had a paralysing effect on the city.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) as an adjective before a noun The paralysing fear kept him from moving.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crippling, disabling, numbing; Antonyms: empowering, enabling
Etymology
From Greek 'paralysis' (disabling of the nerves), from 'para-' (beside) + 'lysis' (a loosening).
Memory Tips
Imagine being so scared you're frozen like a statue – that's a paralysing fear.