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par·a·lyzed
 paralyzed
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- pronunciation:
- per
laIzed
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
If a part of your body is paralyzed, it can't move because your brain can't tell it to move. This can happen if you have an injury to your nervous system. It is the nervous system that sends signals from your brain telling your body to move. It can also happen as an effect of certain drugs.
When the man fell off his horse, he injured his spinal cord and his legs became paralyzed.Sometimes the body can recover from being paralyzed, but sometimes it can't. |
| definition 2: |
If you are paralyzed, you can't move or do anything because you are very afraid.
Mrs. Chun was paralyzed with fear after witnessing the crime. |
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