Wiktionary
Usage examples of "paralyzes".
Force invalidates and paralyzes a man's judgment, demanding that he act against it, thus rendering him morally impotent A value which one is forced to accept at the price of surrendering one's mind, is not a value to anyone.
The curare paralyzes the vocal cords and the lungs, so the poor bastard can't even squeak while he's getting all cut to pieces-and, of course, within seconds he can't run or even raise his arms to protect his face.