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paralyser

paralyze

verb pah-rah-lee-ZEH Rare

Also means

bring to a standstill

Usage Note

Paralyser can describe both physical immobility and figurative stagnation. The reflexive se paralyser means 'to seize up' or 'to become paralyzed.' A related noun is la paralysie (paralysis).

Examples

"La peur l'a complètement paralysé."

Natural Translation

Fear completely paralyzed him.

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