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paralytic

/ˈpærəˌlɪtɪk/ adjective · British & US

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What does paralytic mean?

adjective

Relating to or caused by paralysis; unable to move or act.

Example

"The paralytic condition left him unable to walk for months."

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Etymologically related

paralysis paralyse paralyzing

Synonyms for paralytic

paralyzing paralytic paralytical numbing debilitating

Antonyms of paralytic

energizing invigorating stimulating

Rhymes with paralytic

static dynamic kinetic athletic