paralyseverb [ T ]
UK US paralyze uk/ˈpær.əl.aɪz/us/ˈper.əl.aɪz/to cause a person, animal, or part of the body to lose the ability to move or feel:
The drug paralyses the nerves so that there is no feeling or movement in the legs.
to cause a person, group, or organization to stop working or acting normally:
A sudden snowstorm paralysed the city.
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Injuring and injuries
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