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paralyzed

/ˈpærəlaɪzd/ verb · British & US
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What does paralyzed mean?

verb

Past tense of 'paralyze', to make someone or something unable to move or act because of fear, pain, or illness. To be unable to move or act because of fear, pain, or illness.

Example

"The accident left her paralyzed from the waist down."

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