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present tense third-person singular of paralyze
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1
to render powerless, ineffective, or unable to move
- a blizzard paralyzed the city for two days
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2
to deprive of courage or confidence
- the school board is paralyzed by the threat of lawsuits for just about everything
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- prostrates,
- saps,
- softens,
- tires,
- wastes
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