paralyze — to make someone or something unable to move or function normally
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone or something unable to move or function normally
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpærəlaɪz/
Korean meaning: 마비시키다, 무력화시키다
Korean pronunciation: 패러-라이즈 (강세: 패러)
Example Sentences
- The student was paralyzed when the teacher asked him to solve the math problem on the board.
- The strike paralyzed public transportation across the city.
- She was paralyzed with indecision when faced with 31 flavors at the ice cream shop.
paralyze
VERB//ˈpærəlaɪz//
to make someone or something unable to move or function normally
Fear paralyzes the dental patient
When you analyze and realize, the truth can paralyze.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'paralyser', derived from Greek 'paralusis' meaning 'disabling' or 'loosening', composed of 'para-' (beside, amiss) and 'lusis' (loosening, from 'luein' meaning to loosen or dissolve).
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📝Examples
“The student was paralyzed when the teacher asked him to solve the math problem on the board.”
“The strike paralyzed public transportation across the city.”
“She was paralyzed with indecision when faced with 31 flavors at the ice cream shop.”
“The cyber attack paralyzed the company's computer systems for three days.”
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