paralyzed

verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: par-a-lyzed (3)

English Definition

Unable to move or act.

Example Sentence

After the accident, his lower body was paralyzed.

US IPA /ˈpær.əl.aɪzd/

UK IPA /ˈpær.əl.aɪzd/

immobilized numb disabled crippled frozen

active mobile healthy