Synonyms for paralysis
pəˈræl ə sɪs; -ˌsizpara·ly·sis

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1. paralysis, palsynoun

   loss of the ability to move a body part

   Synonyms:
   palsy

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1. paralysisnoun

   Synonyms:
   palsy

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1. paralysisnoun

   Synonyms:
   palsy

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1. List of paraphrases for "paralysis":

   palsy, standstill, deadlock, stalemate, immobility, impasse, polio, gridlock, stagnation, stun

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1. Singh Bhatia:

   The paralysis of the Appellate Body would cast a long and deep shadow on the continued operation of the multilateral trading system as a whole.

2. Sir Arthur Helps:

   Routine is not organization, any more than paralysis is order.

3. Brian Fallon:

   This was not even close to being worth the wait, the paralysis-by-analysis reflected here is exactly what Brian Fallon would expect from a commission made up mostly of academics, including several diehard conservatives who are fully content with the status quo.

4. President Barack Obama:

   Fear can lead us to lash out against those who are different or lead us to try to get some sinister 'other' under control, alternatively, fear can lead us to succumb to despair or paralysis or cynicism.

5. Daniel Denis:

   This may explain why [sleep paralysis] comes in waves or bouts, episodes might coincide with a period of stress.