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Paralyze

/pˈɛrəˌlaɪz/
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(verb) To afflict with paralysis.

A vampire can paralyze people just by looking at them.
Aggregating anemones use their tentacles to sting and paralyze prey.
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The unexpected news seemed to ____ the entire organization, leaving no one able to make decisions.

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