Palsy (Verb)
Meaning
Affect with palsy.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The disease is known to palsy the limbs of its victims, leaving them unable to move.
- Fear of snakes can palsy some people, causing them to freeze in terror.
- He was temporarily palsied by the news, unable to speak or react.
- Her hands began to palsy and shake as she attempted to sign the document.
- Stress and anxiety can palsy our logical thought processes, hindering decision-making.