Paralyze: meaning, definitions and examples
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paralyze
[ ˈperəˌlaɪz ]
in medical context
To cause someone or something to become partly or wholly incapable of movement, sensation, or function, typically by damage to the nervous system.
Synonyms
cripple, disable, immobilize, incapacitate
Examples of usage
- He was paralyzed from the waist down after the accident.
- The venom of the snake can paralyze its prey within seconds.
- The disease slowly paralyzed her muscles over time.
in emotional context
To render someone unable to think or act normally, typically due to fear, shock, or other strong emotions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The shocking news paralyzed him with fear.
- The unexpected turn of events paralyzed her ability to make decisions.
Translations
Translations of the word "paralyze" in other languages:
🇵🇹 paralisar
🇮🇳 लकवा मारना
🇩🇪 lähmen
🇮🇩 melumpuhkan
🇺🇦 паралізувати
🇵🇱 paraliżować
🇯🇵 麻痺させる (まひさせる)
🇫🇷 paralyser
🇪🇸 paralizar
🇹🇷 felç etmek
🇰🇷 마비시키다
🇸🇦 يشلّ
🇨🇿 ochromit
🇸🇰 paralyzovať
🇨🇳 使瘫痪 (shǐ tānhuàn)
🇸🇮 paralizirati
🇮🇸 lama
🇰🇿 сал болдыру
🇬🇪 დაპარალიზება (dap'arliz'eba)
🇦🇿 falç etmək
🇲🇽 paralizar
Word origin
The word 'paralyze' originated from the Greek word 'paralusis', meaning 'disabling of movement'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of paralysis has been observed and documented throughout history, with various treatments and understandings evolving over time.