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Paralytic

Of or pertaining to paralysis; resembling paralysis.

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Ill 84% connected

Contrary to good, in a physical sense; contrary or opposed to advantage, happiness, etc.; bad; evil; unfortunate; disagreeable; unfavorable.

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Ill 84% connected

Contrary to good, in a physical sense; contrary or opposed to advantage, happiness, etc.; bad; evil; unfortunate; disagreeable; unfavorable.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Sick 84% connected

Affected with disease of any kind; ill; indisposed; not in health. See the Synonym under Illness.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Sick 84% connected

Affected with disease of any kind; ill; indisposed; not in health. See the Synonym under Illness.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Paretic 76% connected

Of or pertaining to paresis; affected with paresis.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Spastic 76% connected

Of or pertaining to spasm; spasmodic; especially, pertaining to tonic spasm; tetanic.

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Palsy 74% connected

Paralysis, complete or partial. See Paralysis.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Palsy 74% connected

Paralysis, complete or partial. See Paralysis.

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Pertains to 1

Palsy 66% connected

Paralysis, complete or partial. See Paralysis.

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Synonym 2

Paralytical 92% connected

See Paralytic.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Paralyzed 92% connected

of Paralyze

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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