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PARALYSED Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word paralysed. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word paralysed. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PARALYSED

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deadened
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• devoid of physical sensation; numb

• made or become less intense

debilitated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking energy or vitality

disabled
adjectiveadj
noun

• people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped

adjective satellite

• the total or partial absence of a person's bodily or mental functions, including the absence of a part of a person's body

frozen
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

adjective satellite

• absolutely still

• devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

• not thawed

• (used of foods) preserved by freezing sufficiently rapidly to retain flavor and nutritional value

• not convertible to cash

• incapable of being changed or moved or undone; e.g. "frozen prices"

helpless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking in or deprived of strength or power

• unable to function; without help

• unable to manage independently

incapacitated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking in or deprived of strength or power

inert
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• unable to move or resist motion

• having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive

• slow and apathetic

inoperative
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not working or taking effect

lifeless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• deprived of life; no longer living

• destitute or having been emptied of life or living beings

• lacking animation or excitement or activity

• not having the capacity to support life

motionless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not in physical motion

numb
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• lacking sensation

• (followed by `to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive

• so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified

verb

• make numb or insensitive

powerless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking power

unable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability

• lacking in power or forcefulness

immobilized
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital

• to hold fast or prevent from moving

• make defenseless

• convert (assets) into fixed capital

• prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

• cause to be unable to move

paralyze
verbv
verb

• make powerless and unable to function

• cause to be paralyzed and immobile

Best Hypernyms For PARALYSED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for paralysed, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
deactivate immobilise immobilize inactivate

Alternatives for DEADENED

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