par´a|lyz´er

par´a|lyz´er
par|a|lyze «PAR uh lyz», transitive verb, -lyzed, -lyz|ing.
1. to affect with a lessening or loss of the power of motion or feeling; palsy: »

His left arm was paralyzed.

2. Figurative. to make powerless or helplessly inactive; make ineffective; cripple; stun; deaden: »

Fear paralyzed my mind. I overcame the extreme shyness that had formerly paralyzed me in her presence (Washington Irving).

SYNONYM(S): benumb, stupefy.
par´a|lyz´er, noun.
par´a|lyz´ing|ly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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