par ‧ a ‧ lysed BrE AmE British English , paralyzed American English /ˈpærəlaɪzd/ adjective
1 . unable to move part or all of your body or feel it:
The accident left him permanently paralysed.
paralysed from the neck/chest/waist down
2 . unable to think clearly or deal with a situation
paralysed by/with
paralysed by fear
paralyzed with shock
He stood paralysed for a moment, and then ran away.