Synonyms for paralyze
par·a·lyze

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1. paralyze

   Synonyms:
   deaden, benumb, prostrate, enervate, debilitate, enfeeble

   Antonyms:
   give life, strengthen, nerve, lift up, restore

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1. paralyze, paralyseverb

   make powerless and unable to function

   "The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation"

   Synonyms:
   paralyse

2. paralyze, paralyseverb

   cause to be paralyzed and immobile

   "The poison paralyzed him"; "Fear paralyzed her"

   Synonyms:
   paralyse

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1. paralyzeverb

   Synonyms:
   palsy, benumb, deaden

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1. paralyzeverb

   Synonyms:
   benumb, deaden, stun, unnerve

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1. List of paraphrases for "paralyze":

   paralyse, cripple

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How to use paralyze in a sentence?

1. Felix Frankfurter:

   Judicial judgment must take deep account of the day before yesterday in order that yesterday may not paralyze today.

2. Carsten Brzeski:

   ECB-bashing has become fashionable in Germany, this can paralyze the euro zone because it means the policy mix continues to be in deadlock. They will not move on issues such as Greek debt restructuring.

3. Sabrina Romanoff:

   While goals are motivating to some, they also may paralyze others who feel overwhelmed by the resolution, instead of motivating the person to achieve the goal, it may cause them to feel stuck in achieving them if too improbable.

4. Carrie Lam:

   They want to paralyze Hong Kong, which is a selfish act.

5. John Thune:

   The Democrats are going to rue the day. If they go forward with this, they are going to rue the day because the nuclear winter that will ensue in the Senate if they move forward with this is, it's just going to be, it will completely paralyze the Senate.