paralyse v 1: make powerless and unable to function; "The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation" [syn: {paralyze}, {paralyse}] 2: cause to be paralyzed and immobile; "The poison paralyzed him"; "Fear paralyzed her" [syn: {paralyze}, {paralyse}]
Paralyse \Par"a*lyse\, v. t. Same as {Paralyze}. [1913 Webster]