English Explanatory Dictionary

paralyze

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To afflict with paralysis.
  2. To render unable to move; to immobilize.
  3. To render unable to function properly.

Pronunciation

/ˈpæɹəlaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-paralyze.wav /ˈpæɹəˌlaɪz/ /ˈpɛɹəˌlaɪz/ LL-Q1860_(eng)-Fake_estate-paralyze.wav /ˈpæɹəlɑez/ /ˈpɛɹəlaɪz/ [ˈpɛɹəlɑez]

Word forms

paralyze paralyzes paralyzing paralyzed paralyse

Etymology

Partly a borrowing from French. Probably partly either (i) formed within English, by derivation. Or partly (ii) a borrowing from French, combined with an English element. Etymons: Middle English paralysie, -ize suffix; French paralyser.

Derived words

paralyzation paralyzer
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