Synonyms & related words for paralysis

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of paralysis — including palsy, diplegia, paraplegia, paresis, hemiplegia, ataxia. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to paralysis

Explore words related to paralysis — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include monoplegia, paralyses, quadriplegia, paretic, paralytic, paralyzed, paralyzing, paralyzingly. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for paralysis

Common synonyms for paralysis include palsy, diplegia, paraplegia, paresis, hemiplegia, ataxia, atrophy, spasm — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does paralysis come from?

The word paralysis breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: para-, from Greek para (“beside, aside”); and -lys, from Greek lysis (“a loosening”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.