1. to cause someone or something to be unable to move or function normally
Usage: medical
2. to make someone unable to think or act normally, especially because of shock or fear
3. to prevent something from functioning or operating effectively

Examples

• The accident paralyzed him from the waist down.
• Fear paralyzed her as she heard footsteps in the dark house.
• The computer virus paralyzed the entire network.
• Stage fright paralyzed the young actor during his audition.
• The snowstorm paralyzed traffic throughout the city.
• She was paralyzed with indecision about which college to attend.
• The strike paralyzed public transportation for three days.