Paralysis

Meaning

the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function

Loss of the ability to move in part or most of the body, typically as a result of illness or injury.

Example Sentences

The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.

The accident left him with partial paralysis.

Example Expressions

analysis paralysis

Synonyms

immobility, disability, incapacitation, palsy, disablement, infirmity, numbness

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immobility, disability, incapacitation, palsy

Entry 2

immobility, disablement, infirmity, numbness

Antonyms

mobility, movement, function, activity

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mobility, movement, function, activity

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movement, activity, mobility

Collocations

spinal paralysis, complete paralysis, temporary paralysis, partial paralysis, total paralysis, cause paralysis

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spinal paralysis, complete paralysis, temporary paralysis

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partial paralysis, total paralysis, temporary paralysis, cause paralysis