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Paralyze vs Torpor - What's the difference?

paralyze | torpor |

As a verb paralyze

is to afflict with paralysis.

As a noun torpor is

being inactive or stuporous.

paralyze

English

Alternative forms

* paralyse (mostly British )

Verb

  • To afflict with paralysis.
  • To render unable to move; to immobilize.
  • To render unable to function properly.
    • The transport strike paralyzed the city.

    torpor

    English

    Alternative forms

    * torpour

    Noun

    (-)
  • Being inactive or stuporous.
  • A state of apathy or lethargy.
  • (biology) A state similar to hibernation characterised by energy-conserving, very deep sleep

    • Synonyms

    * torpidity * sluggishness * lethargy * languor

    Derived terms

    * torporific

    Related terms

    * torpidity * torpid * torpidness