paralyze

/pˈɛɹəlˌaɪz/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

verb

1. make powerless and unable to function
   “The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation”
2. cause to be paralyzed and immobile
   “The poison paralyzed him”

Synonyms for paralyze

• paralyse

Words that rhyme with paralyze

• rise
• exercise
• recognize
• size
• recognise
• arise
• prize
• wise
• capitalize
• harmonize
• immobilize
• neutralize
• organize
• realise
• realize
• surprise
• synchronize
• circularize
• compromise
• devise
• naturalize
• rationalize
• specialize
• vocalize
• analyze
• apprise
• crosswise
• crystallize
• disguise
• franchise