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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are paralysed" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a state of being unable to move or function, often in a metaphorical sense as well.
Example: "The sudden news of the disaster left the entire community feeling as if they are paralysed, unable to take action."
Alternatives: "are immobilized" or "are incapacitated".
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are paralysed
verb
To afflict with paralysis.
synonyms
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"Some factories are paralysed.
Bureaucracies are paralysed by inexperience and intransigence.
"The central state organs are paralysed.
Often they are paralysed by shock.
The EU's relations with NATO are paralysed by the dispute.
"Some people are paralysed with fear but most overcome it.
We have got human rights but they are paralysed.
South Africa's mining houses are paralysed by tradition.
Most of them are paralysed, they can't move.
Mot mutants of Escherichia coli are paralysed: their flagella appear to be intact but do not rotate.
"But our mantra is that life need not end if you are paralysed.
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