Paralyzed
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛrəˌlaɪzd/
Paralyzed (adjective)
- unable to move part or all of your body
- unable to act or make decisions because of fear or shock
Examples
- The patient was paralyzed after the accident.
- She felt paralyzed and couldn't get out of bed.
Common collocations: completely paralyzed, paralyzed from the waist down, paralyzed by fear, emotionally paralyzed, paralyzed with shock