1. unable to move or feel all or part of the body due to injury or disease
Usage: medical
2. unable to act or function normally due to shock, fear, or overwhelming circumstances
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The accident left him paralyzed from the waist down.
• She was paralyzed with fear during the earthquake.
• The stroke paralyzed his left arm completely.
• Traffic was paralyzed by the heavy snowstorm.
• He felt paralyzed by the difficult decision he had to make.
• The entire city was paralyzed during the power outage.
• She remained paralyzed in her wheelchair but kept a positive attitude.