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immobilise vs paralyze

paralyze vs immobilise

immobilise and paralyze both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
immobilise No No Yes No
paralyze No No Yes No
As verbs, paralyze is a hyponym of immobilise; that is, paralyze is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than immobilise:
  • immobilise: cause to be unable to move
  • paralyze: cause to be paralyzed and immobile
Other hyponyms of immobilise include paralyse, stun, stupefy.
immobilise (verb) paralyze (verb)
cause to be unable to move cause to be paralyzed and immobile
prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) make powerless and unable to function
convert (assets) into fixed capital
make defenseless
to hold fast or prevent from moving
hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital
Difference between immobilise and paralyze

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