paralyzed
The word “paralyzed” has 3 syllables: par-a-lyzed
It's pronounced as /ˈpær.ə.laɪzd/
What is synonym and antonym for paralyzed?
In the thesaurus, “paralyzed” has 91 synonyms and 59 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for paralyzed along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for paralyzed
- attenuated
- benumbed
- challenged
- crazed
- crippled
- daunted
- debilitated
- decrepit
- demoralized
- deranged
- disabled
- discomposed
- discouraged
- disheartened
- dismayed
- dispirited
- disquieted
- disturbed
- emasculated
- enervated
- enfeebled
- fazed
- feeble
- frail
- frightened
- halt
- hamstrung
- handcuffed
- helpless
- hemiplegic
- high and dry
- hobbled
- hog-tied
- immobilized
- impaired
- impotent
- impuissant
- inactive
- incapable
- incapacitated
- incompetent
- ineffective
- ineffectual
- inept
- inert
- infirm
- intimidated
- knocked out
- lame
- lamed
- maddened
- maimed
- mutilated
- nerveless
- neutered
- paralytic
- paraplegic
- paretic
- passive
- perturbed
- powerless
- prostrated
- quadriplegic
- sapped
- scared
- softened
- spineless
- stupefied
- supine
- terrified
- terrorized
- tired
- torpid
- unaggressive
- unbalanced
- undercut
- undermined
- undid
- unfit
- unhinged
- unmanned
- unmoving
- unnerved
- unsettled
- unstrung
- upset
- useless
- wasted
- weak
- weakened
- weirded out
Antonyms for paralyzed
- able
- able-bodied
- authoritarian
- autocratic
- autocratical
- capable
- competent
- despotic
- dictatorial
- dominant
- dynamic
- effective
- efficient
- emboldened
- empowered
- encouraged
- energetic
- energized
- fit
- forceful
- fortified
- freshened
- galvanized
- hale
- healthy
- heartened
- hearty
- high-level
- important
- invigorated
- magisterial
- major
- mighty
- nerved
- potent
- powerful
- puissant
- refreshed
- refreshened
- regenerated
- rejuvenated
- restored
- revitalized
- revived
- robust
- senior
- significant
- sound
- strengthened
- strong
- sturdy
- top
- tough
- tyrannic
- tyrannical
- vigorous
- vitalized
- well
- whole
Meanings of paralyzed
- verb
- To afflict with paralysis.
- To render unable to move; to immobilize.
- To render unable to function properly.
- adjective
- Partly or wholly incapable of movement; disabled.
Example Sentences
- After the accident, he was paralyzed from the waist down and needed assistance to move.
- The sudden shock of the news paralyzed her, leaving her unable to respond.
- The disease can cause a paralyzed state in the affected muscles, making it difficult to walk.
- Fear of failure can often leave us feeling paralyzed when faced with important decisions.
- The athlete was determined to overcome the challenges of being paralyzed and continue competing.
On this page you'll find 150 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to paralyzed, such as: able, able-bodied, attenuated, authoritarian, autocratic, autocratical, benumbed.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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