Paralysed
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛɹəlizd/
Paralysed (adjective)
- unable to move parts of the body because of injury or illness.
- unable to take action or make decisions due to fear or shock.
Examples
- The animal was paralysed after the accident.
- The team felt paralysed by the unexpected news.
Common collocations: paralysed limbs, paralysed muscles, paralysed by fear, paralysed by doubt