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paralyze

Divide paralyze into syllables:

par · a · lyze

How to pronounce paralyze:

Synonyms for paralyze:

attenuate
cripple
disable
freeze
halt
hamstring
immobilize
incapacitate
numb
palsy
paralyse
petrify
stun
undercut
undermine
weaken

Antonyms for paralyze:

activate
advance
aid
allow
animate
appease
assist
assist the progress of
assuage
assure
beef up
benefit
bolster
boost
bore
build
calm
capacitate
clarify
clear up
comfort
compose
construct
continue
create
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