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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
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Derived Forms
- ˌparalyˈsation, noun
- ˈparaˌlyser, noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of paralyse1
C19: from French paralyser, from paralysie paralysis
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Example Sentences
The rapid and well-directed fire of our artillery appeared soon to paralyse that of the enemy.
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First, on a declaration of war by England, Ireland might refuse to take part in it; and her refusal would paralyse the Empire.
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She does not paralyse her capture according to the rites customary among the Hunting Wasps; she kills it.
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He could paralyse St. Xavier's—even the biggest boys who shaved—with the recital, were that permitted.
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It was not physical fear, for Montrose was a brave man, but a hateful influence which seemed in some way to paralyse him.
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