Synonyms for paralyse
para·lyse

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1. paralyze, paralyseverb

   make powerless and unable to function

   "The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation"

   Synonyms:
   paralyze

2. paralyze, paralyseverb

   cause to be paralyzed and immobile

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

   Synonyms:
   paralyze

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1. • Immobilize
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1. List of paraphrases for "paralyse":

   paralyze, cripple

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1. Security John Lee:

   The people involved are suspected of making use of what they call a ‘35+’ plan ... to somehow paralyse the Hong Kong government.

2. Thomas Andrews:

   The generals are now attempting to paralyse the citizen movement of resistance - and keep the outside world in the dark - by cutting virtually all internet access, we must all stand with the people of Myanmar in their hour of danger and need. They deserve nothing less.