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Paralysed

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Definition

The word 'paralysed' means to lose the ability to move or feel in part or all of the body.

Synonyms & similar words

paralyse paralyze immobilized disabled crippled incapacitated motionless numb benumbed frozen stiff weak helpless inert lifeless inactive unresponsive unmoving unfeeling deadened insensible numbed

Example sentences

  1. He was paralysed from the waist down after the accident.
  2. The snake's venom can paralyse its prey.
  3. Her fear paralysed her ability to speak.
  4. The cold weather paralysed the city's transportation system.
  5. The stroke left him paralysed on one side of his body.

Quotes

  • Paralysis is the loss of the ability to move some or all of the body.
  • I fear the power of paralysis that comes from having everything you ever wanted.
  • Paralysis is the breakdown of our own internal system.

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