paralyse
pronunciation
How to pronounce paralyse in British English:
UK [ˈpærəlaɪz]
How to pronounce paralyse in American English:
US [ˈpærəlaɪz]
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- Verb:
- make powerless and unable to function
- cause to be paralyzed and immobile
Word Origin
- paralyse (v.)
- alternative (chiefly British) spelling of paralyze. For ending, see -ize. Related: Paralysed; paralysing.
Example
- 1. If we try to remove it , it could paralyse him .
- 2. To suppress desire is to suppress all sensation - which is to paralyse the mind .
- 3. Military scientists have long been intrigued by the potential harnessing of microwave technology to paralyse enemy capabilities .
- 4. Huge uncertainty about the value of any outstanding euro-denominated contracts could paralyse commerce within europe and beyond .
- 5. Paradoxically , they may do so even more because of new rules guaranteeing minimum service , ensuring that strikes do not paralyse public transport .