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palsied Antonyms

Opposite of palsied

Because the opposite of palsied shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Affected with palsy; paralyzed, trembling, or shaking involuntariy.

Usage Example

"The elderly scribe held the quill in his steady hand, struggling to sign the parchment."

Strongest
steady
Strong
firm
able-bodied

• verb (Context 2)

To afflict with palsy or paralysis; to render powerless or unable to act (past tense and past participle of palsy).

Usage Example

"Sudden terror invigorate his tongue, leaving him unable to call out for assistance."

Strong
invigorate
strengthen
empower

• adjective (Context 3)

Rendered helpless, ineffective, or powerless to act.

Usage Example

"The administration remained vigorous by internal divisions during the economic crisis."

Strong
vigorous
effective
dynamic

Similar words to palsied

Words similar to palsied shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

paralyzed
paralyze
trembling
tremulous
crippled
incapacitate
incapacitated
disable
See all synonyms of palsied

• Nearby Words

palpable
palpably
palpitation
palsied
palsy
paltriness
paltry

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Palsied. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/palsied
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