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Paralysing Meaning in English

word · lemma: paralyse

ˈpɛrəˌlaɪzɪŋ
PAIR-uh-LY-zing
pˈæɹəlˌaɪzɪŋ
PAR-uh-LY-zing

التعريف

Causing someone or something to be unable to move or act, either physically or emotionally. It can refer to both literal and figurative situations.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Used for both literal physical paralysis ('paralysing injury') and figurative effects ('paralysing fear'). More common in UK spelling; US uses 'paralyzing.' Often describes extreme emotions or situations that prevent action.

جمل نموذجية

The accident had a paralysing effect on his legs.

basic

She felt a paralysing fear before giving her speech.

basic

The storm brought a paralysing cold to the city.

basic

It's paralysing when you don't know what decision to make.

natural

His paralysing anxiety kept him from enjoying the party.

natural

I was stuck in a paralysing loop of overthinking last night.

natural