Paralyze

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(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:48:37

Par"a*lyze (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Paralyzed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Paralyzing (?).] [F. paralyser. See Paralysis.]

1.

To affect or strike with paralysis or palsy.

2.

Fig.: To unnerve; to destroy or impair the energy of; to render ineffective; as, the occurrence paralyzed the community; despondency paralyzed his efforts.

 

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