paralyzed

Thân thiện

A man is paralyzed from the waist down and uses a wheelchair.

Definition

Adjective 1. Unable to move or function; affected with paralysis: Describes a state where a person, animal, or sometimes a system has lost the ability to move or operate, typically due to nerve damage, injury, or shock. - The accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. - Fear paralyzed her, and she couldn't speak.

Usage

The adjective "paralyzed" describes a condition of complete or partial loss of muscle function and sensation. It is most commonly used in medical contexts but is also widely used metaphorically to describe a state of inaction or inability to function due to fear, shock, or indecision.

Examples: - Medical/Literal Usage: - The stroke paralyzed the left side of her face. - Certain toxins can cause a fish to become temporarily paralyzed. - Figurative/Metaphorical Usage: - The company was paralyzed by bureaucracy and couldn't innovate. - He stood paralyzed with terror when he saw the snake.

Advanced Usage

• "paralyzed with/in [emotion]": A common collocation to describe being made completely inactive by a strong emotion.
  • She was paralyzed with fear.
  • The audience was paralyzed in awe during the performance.

Variants and Related Words

• Paralysis (n): The state of being paralyzed.
  • The disease can lead to permanent paralysis.
• Paralytic (adj/n): (Adjective) Relating to or affected with paralysis. (Noun, somewhat dated/medical) A person affected by paralysis.
  • He suffered paralytic symptoms.
• Paralyze (v): The verb form meaning to cause paralysis or to render powerless or ineffective.
  • The virus can paralyze the nervous system.
  • The strike paralyzed the city's transportation network.

Synonyms

• Immobilized: Rendered incapable of movement.
• Disabled: Impaired or limited in physical or mental function.
• Incapacitated: Deprived of strength or power; disabled.
• Petrified (especially in figurative use): So frightened as to be unable to move; terrified. (Literally means turned to stone.)

Antonyms

• Mobile: Capable of moving or being moved freely.
• Agile: Able to move quickly and easily.
• Functional: Capable of operating or functioning.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• Paralyzed with fear: A fixed phrase meaning so afraid that one cannot move or act.
  • The rabbit was paralyzed with fear in the headlights.
• Analysis paralysis: A modern idiom describing overthinking a decision to the point that no action is taken.
  • The team suffered from analysis paralysis and missed the market opportunity.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. affected with paralysis

Từ đồng nghĩa

• paralytic