paralyze

(par′ə līz′)

Origin: Fr paralyser, back-form. < paralysie < L paralysis

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transitive verb par·a·lyzed, par·a·lyz·ing, par·a·lyz·es

To affect with paralysis; cause to be paralytic.
To make unable to move or act: paralyzed by fear.
To impair the progress or functioning of; make inoperative or powerless: strict regulations that paralyze economic activity.

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Origin: French paralyser

Origin: , from paralysie, paralysis

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin paralysis; see paralysis

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