paralyzed
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
unable to move all or part of your body, usually because of an illness or a serious injury.
affected by paralysis; physiologically incapable of voluntary movement in specific limbs or the entire body.
Simple“After the car accident, he was paralyzed from the waist down.”
In context“The patient remained paralyzed despite several surgeries, requiring long-term physical therapy to adapt to his new mobility constraints.”
SynonymsimmobilizedincapacitatedAntonymsmobileambulatory - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
unable to take action or make a choice because you are very afraid or shocked.
rendered incapable of action, progress, or decision-making by psychological or external factors.
Simple“She stood paralyzed with fear as the large dog ran toward her.”
In context“The board of directors seemed paralyzed by the sudden market crash, failing to issue a statement for several days.”