- present participle of paralyze.
paralyzing
Example Sentences
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Paz is facing paralyzing country-wide protests and calls for his resignation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
Southern states have struggled to recover from the paralyzing storm, with power outages still affecting more than 115,000 customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 2026
Millions of Americans were facing dangerously cold temperatures Monday in the wake of a massive winter storm that whipped snow and ice across the country, knocking out power and paralyzing transportation.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
The warbling never improved, but it was heartening to see someone get over their paralyzing self-consciousness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2025
I was jacked up on adrenaline, unsure of what to do next, overcome by a paralyzing mixture of fear and rage.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
