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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1. Trita Parsi:

   This will create massive problems for Iran, but I don't think it will paralyze them, i don't think the end effect will be anywhere near the pressure Trump is talking about.

2. Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz:

   It was a very serious, sophisticated attempt trying to control and paralyze one of our power stations.

3. Jimmy Whitworth:

   Outbreaks can completely paralyze countries.

4. Mariam Abajyan:

   We won't allow the government to ignore us! we will paralyze the whole city and the whole country.

5. Mohamed El-Erian:

   They first paralyze the region of the virus outbreak, then they gradually spread domestically, undermining internal trade, consumption, production and the movement of The People. If the virus is still not contained, the process spreads further, including regionally and internationally by disrupting trade, supply chains and travel.