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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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Words that share this root

paralysis paralyse paralyzing

What's another word for paralytic?

paralyzing paralytic paralytical numbing debilitating

What's the opposite of paralytic?

energizing invigorating stimulating

Rhymes with paralytic

static dynamic kinetic athletic