paralyze
//ˈpærəˌlaɪz//
Verb
paralyzeInfinitive
paralyzePresent tense
paralyzedPast tense
paralyzedPast participle
paralyzingPresent participle
paralyzesThird-person singular
1
To cause a person or part of the body to become partly or wholly incapable of movement.
The accident paralyzed his legs.
2
To render someone unable to think or act normally, especially through fear or shock.
Fear paralyzed her, and she couldn't move.
3
To bring an activity, system, or organization to a complete standstill.
The strike paralyzed the entire transportation system.