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pal·sy
 palsy
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- pronunciation:
- pawl
zi
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
palsies |
| definition 1: |
a muscular condition marked by uncontrolled movements, such as shaking or jerking.
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| definition 2: |
loss of nervous function from injury or disease; paralysis.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
palsies, palsying, palsied |
| definition: |
to cause to be paralyzed or to shake uncontrollably.
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| derivation: |
palsylike (adj.) |
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