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PARALYZE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Paralyze.

Paralyze - as a verb

Make powerless and unable to function

Example: "The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
paralyse13

Cause to be paralyzed and immobile

Example: "The poison paralyzed him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
paralyse13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
immobilise16immobilize25
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Fear can paralyze a person's ability to make decisions."
"The venom from the snake bite can paralyze the victim."
"A sudden shocking event can paralyze someone with fear."
"The car accident could paralyze him from the neck down."
"A stroke can paralyze one side of the body."
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Word Game Points

Is PARALYZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, paralyze is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PARALYZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is PARALYZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, paralyze is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PARALYZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is PARALYZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, paralyze is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PARALYZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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