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

As the New York Post reported, Malinda Cook, a nurse anesthetist at Virginia Commonwealth University Health, encouraged medical professionals to drug ICE agents with paralytic meds in a series of TikTok videos. — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026

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