Synonyms for paralysis
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The complete loss of voluntary control of part of a living body, such as one or more limbs.
Related words
- Word family
- paralyze paralytic
- Phrases
- infantile paralysis paralysis agitans
Forms
- Plural
- paralyses → palsies, immobilities, astonishments…
Example sentences
- palsy My dad has recently been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
- astonishment Both Miss Stoner and I gazed at him in astonishment.
- immobility Immobility isn't a recommendable political option.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| paralysis | steady | |
| palsy | rising | |
| astonishment | rising | |
| immobility | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- palsy2
- 10 letters
- immobility5
- 12 letters
- astonishment4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (palsy2 = 2 syllables).