paralyzed

When someone's body or mind can't move or think normally, they're paralyzed.

Imagine watching your favorite sports team play and seeing their star player suddenly unable to walk or move his arms. Or maybe you know someone who has an accident and can no longer use one of their legs. That person might be temporarily or permanently paralyzed in that part of their body. The word is also used for mental paralysis, like when someone's so scared they can't even think about what to do next. Some people get over it, while others have it all the time, which makes everyday things really hard.