Paralyse
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Physical Impairment
Refers specifically to the loss of muscle function in the body or a body part. The spine injury paralysed his legs permanently.
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Emotional Overwhelm
Can describe an emotional state that hinders physical action, like fear or shock. After hearing the news, he was paralysed with disbelief.
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Temporary State
Often used to describe a condition that is not permanent, such as a transient paralysis. The anesthesia paralysed her arm for a few hours.