Meaning
paralysing
- causing an inability to act, move, or think clearly
- causing physical paralysis
In a sentence
Ha provato un'ansia paralizzante prima di salire sul palco.
She felt a paralysing anxiety before going on stage.
Il freddo paralizzante rendeva quasi impossibile proseguire il cammino.
The paralysing cold made it almost impossible to keep walking.
Non lasciarti bloccare da un dubbio paralizzante.
Don't let yourself be held back by paralysing doubt.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| paralizzante | masculine · singular |
| paralizzante | feminine · singular |
| paralizzanti | masculine · plural |
| paralizzanti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable for gender; the feminine singular is also 'paralizzante' (plural '-i').
- Often used metaphorically for intense emotions such as fear or shock.