paralyzers
/ˈpɛrəlaɪzərz/
noun
- Substances or agents that cause a loss of the ability to move or feel in part of the body.
- Some insecticides act as paralyzers, causing insects to stop moving and die.
- Doctors used a temporary paralyzer during the surgery to keep the patient's muscles still.
- The venom of certain snakes contains powerful paralyzers that can immobilize prey within seconds.
- Things that cause a person or system to become unable to function or act normally.
- The new regulations acted as paralyzers for small businesses trying to expand.
- Fear of failure can be one of the greatest paralyzers of creativity.
- Overthinking is a common paralyzer that stops people from making decisions.
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