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Paralyze Definition & Meaning

paralyze
verb
  1. make powerless and unable to function; "The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation"
  2. cause to be paralyzed and immobile; "The poison paralyzed him"; "Fear paralyzed her"

"Paralyze" in song lyrics

See how paralyze is used in real songs:

  • "That the sparkles of my chrome shoes paralyze"
    Big Kap + Funkmaster Flex f/ LL Cool J — Ill Bomb
  • "Paralyze"
    Edan f/ Skillz Ferguson — Clinical Rhymes
  • "Paraphrase, to parallel you're paralyze"
    Maestro Fresh Wes — The Mic's My Piece

Words that rhyme with paralyze

Usage tips for "paralyze"

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Frequently asked questions

What does paralyze mean?
make powerless and unable to function; "The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation" cause to be paralyzed and immobile; "The poison paralyzed him"; "Fear paralyzed her"
What part of speech is paralyze?
Paralyze is a verb.
How many definitions does paralyze have?
Paralyze has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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