paralyse

/ ˈpærəˌlaɪz /

verb

pathol to affect with paralysis
med to render (a part of the body) insensitive to pain, touch, etc, esp by injection of an anaesthetic
to make immobile; transfix

C19: from French paralyser, from paralysie paralysis

The rapid and well-directed fire of our artillery appeared soon to paralyse that of the enemy.

First, on a declaration of war by England, Ireland might refuse to take part in it; and her refusal would paralyse the Empire.

She does not paralyse her capture according to the rites customary among the Hunting Wasps; she kills it.

He could paralyse St. Xavier's—even the biggest boys who shaved—with the recital, were that permitted.

It was not physical fear, for Montrose was a brave man, but a hateful influence which seemed in some way to paralyse him.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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