paralyzation
- noun
- /ˌpærəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
- US
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paralización
- In moments of extreme stress, some people may feel a sense of paralyzation that stops them from making decisions.
Examples
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The fear of failure often results in mental paralyzation, preventing individuals from pursuing their goals.
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It's hard to wrap your head around all the possibilities, and it can lead to total paralyzation, especially if it involves being an entrepreneur or having to go down the corporate ladder by a rung or two (or more).
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After the accident, he experienced complete paralyzation and could not move any part of his body.
Synonyms
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5.4
Loss of movement and feeling in all or part of the body
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6.3
A state of no movement or not being able to move
Being unable to move because of shock, fear, or not knowing what to do
A feeling of being so shocked or frightened that you cannot move
The state of being unable to move part of the body because of injury or being held still
Not being able to move, especially in living things
A state in which something does not move or change
Antonyms
How Paralysed
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Etymology
Paralyzation begins with Greek parts para- and -lysis, where -lysis means 'loosening' and you can see it in analysis. Think of something 'loosened' so it cannot act or move, which is why paralyzation can mean a complete stop of action, movement, or decision-making.