Paralyze

To paralyze means to make someone or something unable to move at all, like when a toy stops working and can’t play anymore.

Examples

• When the ice storm hit, the roads were paralyzed and no cars could drive safely.
• The sudden loud noise seemed to paralyze my puppy, and he wouldn’t move for a moment.
• In the game, if you get caught by the monster, it will paralyze your character for two turns.

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