Paralysed Meaning in English
word · lemma: paralyse
ˈpæɹəˌlaɪzd
PAIR-uh-lized
pˈæɹəlˌaɪzd
PA-ruh-lyzd
Definition
Unable to move all or part of your body, usually because of illness or injury. It can also mean being unable to act or respond in a situation.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'can't move', often used medically. Can describe both physical conditions ('paralysed arm') and emotional states ('paralysed with fear'). In American English, also spelled 'paralyzed'.
Spanish: paralizadoPortuguese (BR): paralisadoPortuguese (PT): paralisadoChinese (Simplified): 瘫痪的Chinese (Traditional): 癱瘓的Hindi: अधरंगग्रस्तArabic: مشلولBengali: অচল - পক্ষাঘাতগ্রস্তRussian: парализованJapanese: 麻痺したVietnamese: tê liệtKorean: 마비된Turkish: felçli - felç olmuşUrdu: مفلوجIndonesian: lumpuh
Example Sentences
After the accident, his legs were paralysed.
basic
She felt paralysed by fear when she saw the snake.
basic
My arm is paralysed and I can't lift it.
basic
The company was paralysed by the sudden strike.
natural
He was so shocked, he stood paralysed in the doorway.
natural
The city was paralysed after the snowstorm; nothing was moving.
natural