Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The act of paralyzing, or the state of being paralyzed. Also spelled paralysation.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun The act or process of paralyzing, or the state of being paralyzed.

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  • noun Alternative form of paralysation.

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Examples

  • "The voters who matter most do not want to see a continuation of the paralyzation of American politics," said Will Marshall, president of the Democratic centrist Progressive Policy Institute.

    Foes Plan Post-Vote Deals Laura Meckler 2010

  • The front-page article "Foes Plan Post-Vote Deals" (Oct. 28) quotes Will Marshall of the "Democratic centrist" Progressive Policy Institute as saying, "The voters who matter most do not want to see a continuation of the paralyzation of American politics."

    I'm Nobody! Who Are You? Are You a Nobody, Too? 2010

  • As Israel opposes an international investigation into the massacre, Gaza City-based Omar Ghraieb measures the devastating impacts of the blockade, the regular air strikes and the daily paralyzation of normal life against the backdrop of a very resilient culture.

    Youth Radio -- Youth Media International: Palestinian Youth Respond to Israel's Attacks 2010

  • His previous actions had betrayed a super human strength and speed, but her attacker had mistaken her reservation for paralyzation and was in no hurry now.

    Three Corpse Brunch: Part One 2010

  • In melee they typically attempt to engulf their victims (on a natural 20) at which time the victim some save ( -2 vs paralyzation) or be paralyzed.

    Archive 2009-01-01 Dave Tackett 2009

  • The gate was still sticky in the August heat and it seemed a lot of bugs had landed and found their fate to be paralyzation in the thick goop someone had slopped all over.

    A Bob Lee Swagger eBook Boxed Set Stephen Hunter 2009

  • The gate was still sticky in the August heat and it seemed a lot of bugs had landed and found their fate to be paralyzation in the thick goop someone had slopped all over.

    A Bob Lee Swagger eBook Boxed Set Stephen Hunter 2009

  • The gate was still sticky in the August heat and it seemed a lot of bugs had landed and found their fate to be paralyzation in the thick goop someone had slopped all over.

    A Bob Lee Swagger eBook Boxed Set Stephen Hunter 2009

  • In melee they typically attempt to engulf their victims (on a natural 20) at which time the victim some save ( -2 vs paralyzation) or be paralyzed.

    Glistening Death - Gaming Dave Tackett 2009

  • I know what happened and I see a catastrophic paralyzation of every level of government.

    Stop the cover-up now « BuzzMachine 2005

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