paralyzes

The word “paralyzes” has 4 syllables: par-a-lyz-es

It's pronounced as /ˈpær.ə.laɪ.zɪz/


What is synonym and antonym for paralyzes?

In the thesaurus, “paralyzes” has 52 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for paralyzes

  • attenuates
  • crazes
  • cripples
  • daunts
  • debilitates
  • demoralizes
  • deranges
  • disables
  • discomposes
  • discourages
  • disheartens
  • dismays
  • dispirits
  • disquiets
  • disturbs
  • emasculates
  • enervates
  • enfeebles
  • fazes
  • frightens
  • hamstrings
  • hobbles
  • immobilizes
  • incapacitates
  • intimidates
  • knocks out
  • lames
  • maddens
  • maims
  • mutilates
  • neuters
  • perturbs
  • prostrates
  • saps
  • scares
  • softens
  • terrifies
  • terrorizes
  • tires
  • unbalances
  • undercuts
  • undermines
  • undoes
  • unhinges
  • unmans
  • unnerves
  • unsettles
  • unstrings
  • upsets
  • wastes
  • weakens
  • weirds out

Antonyms for paralyzes

  • emboldens
  • empowers
  • encourages
  • energizes
  • fortifies
  • freshens
  • galvanizes
  • heartens
  • invigorates
  • nerves
  • refreshens
  • refreshes
  • regenerates
  • rejuvenates
  • restores
  • revitalizes
  • revives
  • strengthens
  • vitalizes

Meanings of paralyzes

  • noun
    1. The complete loss of voluntary control of part of a person's body, such as one or more limbs.
    2. A state of being unable to act.
  • verb
    1. To afflict with paralysis.
    2. To render unable to move; to immobilize.
    3. To render unable to function properly.

Example Sentences

  • The intense fear of public speaking often paralyzes individuals during presentations.
  • The toxin from the spider paralyzes its prey, making it easier to capture.
  • A sudden setback can sometimes paralyzes a team's progress on a project.
  • The unexpected news paralyzes him with shock, leaving him speechless.
  • Chronic pain can paralyzes a person's ability to engage in daily activities.

On this page you'll find 71 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to paralyzes, such as: attenuates, crazes, cripples, daunts, debilitates, demoralizes, deranges.

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

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debilitates

  • breaks down
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  • damages
  • depletes
  • depresses
  • devitalizes
  • disables
  • enervates
  • enfeebles
  • etiolates
  • exhausts
  • hamstrings
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  • impairs
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  • incapacitates
  • injures
  • invalids
  • lays up
  • paralyzes
  • prostrates
  • saps
  • softens
  • tires
  • unmans
  • washes out
  • wastes
  • weakens
  • wears down
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hamstrings

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