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Immobilize vs Paralyzed - What's the difference?

immobilize | paralyzed |

As verbs the difference between immobilize and paralyzed

is that immobilize is to render motionless; to stop moving or stop from moving while paralyzed is (paralyze).

immobilize

English

Alternative forms

* immobilise

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To render motionless; to stop moving or stop from moving.
    • It is best to immobilize the injury until a doctor can examine it.

    Related terms

    * immobilization * immobilizer

    paralyzed

    English

    Alternative forms

    * paralysed (mainly British )

    Verb

    (head)
  • (paralyze)