Definition of "paralyzing" [paralyzing]

• That paralyzes. (adjective)
• Present participle of paralyze. (verb)

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• "Two things he is not are 1) cool and 2) a person who uses the word paralyzing to describe a guitar solo, a recently surfed wave, or a drink."
• "The maddened beast stopped and stared at this experienced hunter, obviously in paralyzing fear."
• "The divided government was a sign that fights over taxes, deficits, health care and financial regulation were looming and could result in paralyzing uncertainty for the world's No. 1 economy."