PARALYSES Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

paralysis

noun

pə-ˈra-lə-səs

Definition of paralysis

as in disability

complete or partial loss of physical function (as motion or sensation) in a part of the body the car accident left one athlete with paralysis from the waist down

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Recent Examples of paralysis Like, even just sitting with one of those things produces this paralysis. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 During the intervening years, Curry suffered a serious stroke in 2012, which resulted in paralysis on the left side of his body, and became a wheelchair user. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Signs of infection include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, disorientation, coma, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss and paralysis. — Esther Launstein, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Aug. 2026 Which should really send a shiver of age paralysis down every Millennial reader’s spine. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paralysis

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Noun

Sunset also offers free golf lessons to people with disabilities.

— Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026
His movie was a documentary about the experience of a young blind man and his love of football, despite his disability.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of disability

Noun

As for the symptom-free, a study led by Mass General Brigham researchers found older adults with very high p-tau217 levels had a 38% risk of developing cognitive impairment within five years, and a higher risk over 10 years.

— Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Accessibility for those with mobility impairments An 11th-century castle, however thoughtfully repurposed, remains a challenging environment for those with mobility impairments.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of impairment

Noun

Havighorst, an executive director of institutional advancement at Prairie State College, was diagnosed with a form of CMT 2 1/2 years ago called heredity neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Other Live personalities have also opened up about various health occurrences this year, with the show’s longtime emcee and resident DJ, Déjà Vu, revealing in April that she was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, which causes facial paralysis.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026

Definition of palsy

Noun

Similarly, behavioral assessments also shed light on potential weaknesses, such as poor communication skills or a tendency to avoid conflict, which can be addressed proactively.

— Karla Vallecillo, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
This ambitious tripartite structure comes with strengths and weaknesses.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

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