Word a Day
paralyze
What does paralyze mean?
paralyze (verb): to render unable to function properly.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use paralyze in a sentence?
- The transport strike paralyzed the city. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce paralyze?
/ˈpɛɹəˌlaɪz/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does paralyze come from?
Partly a borrowing from French.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “paralyze” mean?
to push or drive with force; to shove
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to close and reopen both eyes quickly
Not quite: that's what blink means.
to render unable to function properly
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cause to move furtively and hurriedly
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