paralyze (v.)

  1. make powerless and unable to function; The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation

    [ Syn: paralyse ]

  2. cause to be paralyzed and immobile; The poison paralyzed him; Fear paralyzed her

    [ Syn: paralyse ]

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