paralysis
pəˈræləsɪs
paralyses
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Definition of paralysis - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
metaphoricalstate of being unable to act or function
  • Fear caused a paralysis of decision-making.
immobility stagnation
2.
medicalTECH.impairment of voluntary muscle functionTECH.
  • The disease led to paralysis in his arms.
immobility paraplegia
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Expressions with paralysis

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inability to decide due to overthinking
She suffered from analysis paralysis and couldn't choose a dress.
too much thinking prevents choices or action
His paralysis by analysis kept him from picking a plan.
slow but steady decline in effectiveness
The organization suffered from creeping paralysis due to outdated policies.
situation where government cannot make important decisions
The country suffered from political paralysis for months.
temporary inability to move or speak while falling asleep or waking up
He experienced sleep paralysis and couldn't move for several minutes..
loss of normal movement in part or all of the face
The doctor noticed facial paralysis on one side after the accident.

Origin of paralysis

Greek, paralysis (loosening)

Terms with paralysis included in their meaning

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emotion
state of mental paralysis caused by anxiety or fear
health condition
infectious disease causing paralysis and muscle weakness
medical
afflict with paralysis, causing immobility
medical
person or thing causing paralysis
medical
person with paralysis of the lower half of the body
medical
relating to paralysis of the lower half of the body
medical
related to paralysis of all four limbs
medical
paralysis of facial muscles on one side

Examples of paralysis in a sentence

  • Paralysis gripped the team as the deadline approached.
  • The accident caused paralysis in his legs.
  • Doctors are researching treatments for paralysis.

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  1. French:paralysie, paralysie musculaire, ...
  2. German:Lähmung, Paralyse, ...
  3. Italian:paralisi, paralisi muscolare, ...
  4. Spanish:parálisis, paralización, ...
  5. Portuguese:paralisia, ...
  6. Chinese:瘫痪, 肌肉无力, ...
  7. Japanese:麻痺, 筋肉麻痺, ...
  8. Arabic:شَلَل, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁתּוּק, שִׁתּוּק שְׁרִירִים, ...
  10. Russian:паралич, парализация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:параліч, нерухомість, ...
  12. Hindi:गतिरोध, लकवा, ...
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