Paralyzes

"Paralyzes" in a Sentence (5 examples)

Too much alcohol paralyzes our perceptive powers.

Fear paralyzes reason.

This wasp paralyzes other insects, cakes them in dirt, and lays its eggs inside so its larvae will feast on them.

Fear paralyzes the people.

The fear of making the wrong choice paralyzes me.

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