1. something that causes paralysis or renders unable to move or act
2. a weapon or device designed to temporarily disable a person
3. something that causes shock or renders one unable to think or react
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The snake’s venom acted as a powerful paralyzer.
• Police officers carry a paralyzer for non-lethal crowd control.
• The unexpected news was a complete paralyzer for the family.
• The new paralyzer device can temporarily disable an attacker.
• Fear can be a paralyzer that prevents people from taking action.
• The doctor administered a paralyzer before the surgery.
• The shocking revelation was a mental paralyzer for everyone present.