Synonyms of paralyzes

paralyzes

verb

present tense third-person singular of paralyze

1

as in cripples

to render powerless, ineffective, or unable to move

a blizzard paralyzed the city for two days

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cripples
• incapacitates
• undermines
• weakens
• immobilizes
• disables
• saps
• undercuts
• attenuates
• debilitates
• prostrates
• hamstrings
• enfeebles
• lames
• hobbles
• enervates
• mutilates
• tires
• maims
• knocks out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• energizes
• invigorates
• galvanizes
• vitalizes
• strengthens
• fortifies
• empowers
• restores
• revives
• refreshes
• revitalizes
• rejuvenates
• regenerates
• freshens
• refreshens

2

as in frightens

to deprive of courage or confidence

the school board is paralyzed by the threat of lawsuits for just about everything

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frightens
• terrifies
• scares
• intimidates
• emasculates
• demoralizes
• unnerves
• unsettles
• undoes
• debilitates
• weakens
• unmans
• wastes
• disturbs
• saps
• discourages
• enfeebles
• terrorizes
• softens
• enervates
• unstrings
• upsets
• disheartens
• daunts
• dismays
• disquiets
• perturbs
• neuters
• unbalances
• unhinges
• deranges
• prostrates
• maddens
• tires
• dispirits
• fazes
• crazes
• psychs (out)
• discomposes
• weirds out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nerves
• strengthens
• fortifies
• encourages
• emboldens
• heartens