paralyzing
adjectiveUK /ˈpær.əl.aɪ.zɪŋ/
US /ˈper.əl.aɪ.zɪŋ/
So scary or shocking that you cannot move or think.
The loud crash was paralyzing, and she stood still for a moment.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Making a person or animal unable to move their body.
The medicine had a paralyzing effect on his legs.
3. Making something stop working completely.
The big storm had a paralyzing effect on the whole city.
4. So strong that it stops you from acting.
He felt a paralyzing fear before the test.