Synonyms of paralytic

paralytic

adjective

ˌper-ə-ˈli-tik 

as in paralyzed

affected with paralysis

at first, he would not accept that he was now paralytic and needed help

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paralyzed
• disabled
• weak
• incapacitated
• maimed
• mutilated
• impaired
• paretic
• hemiplegic
• debilitated
• paraplegic
• feeble
• quadriplegic
• enfeebled
• infirm
• hobbled
• decrepit
• weakened
• hamstrung
• frail
• wasted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whole
• well
• able-bodied
• healthy
• sound
• robust
• hearty
• fit
• hale

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of paralytic

Public health experts warn that a decline in polio vaccination will likely lead to the re-emergence of paralytic disease. — Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke said paralytic dementia symptoms can include delusions along with memory and language problems. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026

Early symptoms of paralytic shellfish poisoning include tingling of the lips and tongue that could start anywhere from a few minutes to hours after eating toxic shellfish. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025

Today endemic polio is found only in Pakistan, with 12 cases of paralytic polio so far in 2022, and Afghanistan, with just one case this year. — William Petri, The Conversation, 22 July 2022