paralyzing

/P EH1 R AH0 L AY0 Z IH0 NG/
verb
  1. 1

    To afflict with paralysis.

  2. 2

    To render unable to move; to immobilize.

  3. 3

    To render unable to function properly.

    “The transport strike paralyzed the city.”

adjective
  1. 1

    That paralyzes.

    “The snake's paralyzing venom prevented the mouse from escaping.”

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