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 15 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for paralyzed along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for paralyzed

  • crippled
  • disabled
  • emasculated
  • frightened
  • helpless
  • immobilized
  • incapacitated
  • intimidated
  • paralytic
  • scared
  • terrified
  • undermined
  • unnerved
  • weak
  • weakened

Antonyms for paralyzed

Meanings of paralyzed

  • verb
    1. To afflict with paralysis.
    2. To render unable to move; to immobilize.
    3. To render unable to function properly.
  • adjective
    1. 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 38 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to paralyzed, such as: able, able-bodied, capable, competent, crippled, disabled, effective.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

deadlocked

  • deactivated
  • fixed
  • frozen
  • immobile
  • immovable
  • ineffective
  • ineffectual
  • inert
  • lifeless
  • nonproductive
  • paralyzed
  • passive
  • stagnant
  • stationary
  • steadfast
  • unproductive
  • unusable
  • unworkable
  • useless

halt

  • adjourn
  • arrest
  • bar
  • block
  • break off
  • catch
  • cease
  • cessation
  • challenged
  • close
  • conclude
  • conclusion
  • curb
  • cutoff
  • deadlock
  • deter
  • disabled
  • end
  • ending
  • expire
  • falter
  • freeze
  • gridlock
  • hamper
  • hesitate
  • immobilized
  • impasse
  • impede
  • interrupt
  • interruption
  • jam
  • lame
  • layoff
  • letup
  • limp
  • paralyzed
  • pause
  • postponement
  • predicament
  • quit
  • special-needs
  • stalemate
  • stall
  • standstill
  • stem
  • stop
  • suspend
  • terminate
  • termination

halted

  • arrested
  • blocked
  • caught
  • ceased
  • concluded
  • deferred
  • delayed
  • ended
  • expired
  • faltered
  • frozen
  • hesitated
  • immobile
  • inert
  • lifeless
  • limped
  • paralyzed
  • passed
  • placed
  • planted
  • quit
  • quitted
  • stagnant
  • stalled
  • stationary
  • steadfast
  • stopped
  • terminated

hamstrung

  • broken
  • broken-down
  • counterproductive
  • crippled
  • debilitated
  • disabled
  • down
  • helpless
  • impaired
  • in disrepair
  • incapacitated
  • incompetent
  • ineffective
  • inefficient
  • inoperative
  • limited
  • maimed
  • out of order
  • out of service
  • paralytic
  • paralyzed
  • restricted
  • undermined
  • unsuccessful
  • weak
  • weakened

handcuffed


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