1. causing paralysis or loss of muscle control
Usage: present participle of palsy
2. weakening or making ineffective
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The stroke was palsying his left arm gradually.
• Fear was palsying her ability to think clearly.
• The disease is palsying his motor functions.
• Doubt was palsying the team’s confidence.
• The medication helped prevent the condition from palsying his hands.
• Anxiety was palsying her performance on stage.