Synonyms & related words for paralyzed

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of paralyzed — including paralytic, crippled, incapacitated, hamstrung, immobile, stupefied. 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 paralyzed

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

Synonyms for paralyzed

Common synonyms for paralyzed include paralytic, crippled, incapacitated, hamstrung, immobile, stupefied, disabled, motionless — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does paralyzed come from?

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