Synonyms for Paralysis
pəˈræl ə sɪs; -ˌsizpara·ly·sis

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1. paralysis, palsynoun

   loss of the ability to move a body part

   Synonyms:
   palsy, paralysis

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1. • Dysfunction

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1. paralysisnoun

   Synonyms:
   palsy

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1. paralysisnoun

   Synonyms:
   palsy

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1. List of paraphrases for "paralysis":

   palsy, standstill, deadlock, stalemate, immobility, impasse, polio, gridlock, stagnation, stun

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1. Wolfango Piccoli:

   In the short term policy paralysis will prevail and then, once a new party leader is elected, a more incisive effort to amend the constitution could ensue.

2. Shelby Harris:

   If you have rare episodes of sleep paralysis, but havent been seen by a sleep specialist, make sure your sleep hygiene is solid, for example, sleep paralysis can be a sign that youre sleep deprived.

3. Wolfango Piccoli:

   Davutoglu's likely early exit as party leader and PM constitutes another episode that show that Erdogan's dominance over the AKP and the executive is absolute and unchallenged, in the short term policy paralysis will prevail and then, once a new party leader is elected, a more incisive effort to amend the constitution could ensue.

4. Ritchie Torres:

   We can not afford to have a Democratic Party that devours The Progressive Caucus and any attempt at ideological cleansing is going to end in political paralysis and gridlock. We have to proceed with a unified front and with a sense of urgency.

5. President Barack Obama:

   Fear can lead us to lash out against those who are different or lead us to try to get some sinister 'other' under control, alternatively, fear can lead us to succumb to despair or paralysis or cynicism.