paralyze
/ˈpærəlaɪz/
par · a · lyze
ˈpær · ə · laɪz
English Definition
v. to make unable to move or act
Significado en Español
paralizar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm tê liệt
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Example Sentence
Fear can paralyze a person's ability to act.
恐惧会使人无法采取行动。
Synonyms
immobilize
disable
freeze
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “paralyze”:
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A
immobilize
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B
energize
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C
invigorate
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D
activate
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A — immobilize.
“paralyze” means v. to make unable to move or act
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A sudden cold wave of fear seemed to ______ him right where he stood.
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A
free
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B
paralyze
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C
energize
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D
release
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B — paralyze.
“paralyze” means v. to make unable to move or act
Common questions about “paralyze”
What does “paralyze” mean?
paralyze — v. to make unable to move or act. In Chinese: 使瘫痪.
How do you pronounce “paralyze”?
paralyze is pronounced /ˈpærəlaɪz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: par · a · lyze.
How do you use “paralyze” in a sentence?
Fear can paralyze a person's ability to act. (恐惧会使人无法采取行动。)
What are synonyms for “paralyze”?
immobilize, disable, freeze — all close in meaning to paralyze (v. to make unable to move or act).
Is “paralyze” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. paralyze appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
