🧠palsy

noun
/ˈpɔːlzi/

Meaning

a condition of partial or complete paralysis, often with involuntary tremors
paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control

Example Sentences

The patient suffered from Bell’s palsy.

The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.

Example Expressions

shaking like a palsy

Synonyms

paralysis, weakness, immobility, tremor, shaking
Entry 1
paralysis, weakness, immobility, tremor
Entry 2
paralysis, tremor, shaking, weakness

Antonyms

strength, mobility, steadiness, control, stability
Entry 1
strength, mobility
Entry 2
strength, steadiness, control, stability

Collocations

Bell’s palsy, cerebral palsy, facial palsy, suffer from palsy, hand palsy
Entry 1
Bell’s palsy, cerebral palsy, facial palsy
Entry 2
cerebral palsy, suffer from palsy, hand palsy

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