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palsied Synonyms

Another word for palsied

Choosing another word for palsied depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 paralyzed hand, struggling to sign the parchment."

Strongest
paralyzed
trembling
Strong
tremulous
shaking
quivering
paretic
shaky

• 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 paralyze his tongue, leaving him unable to call out for assistance."

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paralyze
Strong
incapacitate
disable
cripple
immobilize
debilitate

• adjective (Context 3)

Rendered helpless, ineffective, or powerless to act.

Usage Example

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

Strong
crippled
incapacitated
impotent
powerless
helpless
feckless

Opposites of palsied

The opposite of palsied shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

steady
invigorate
vigorous
effective
firm
strengthen
empower
dynamic
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• Nearby Words

palpably
palpitate
palpitation
palsied
palsy
paltriness
paltry

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