Definition

A person or thing that causes paralysis or stops movement.

Example

The doctor used a paralyzer to temporarily stop the patient's muscle movement during the procedure.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a movie where a paralyzer was the main villain?

Yeah, those characters are always so intense and scary!

Right? They really know how to create suspense and keep you on the edge of your seat.

Absolutely! It's fascinating how a single character can paralyze the whole story with their presence.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Paralyzer → It is formed from "paralyze" (from Greek "paralyein", meaning to disable or to loosen) and "-er" (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). The word "paralyzer" refers to a person or thing that causes paralysis or disables movement.

Memory Tip

Think of someone or something that 'loosens' or 'disables' ('paralyze') — that's why a paralyzer is something that causes paralysis.

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