The term 'paralyse' can be defined as to render powerless or inactive, and is often used in a medical context to describe the loss of motor function. The crossword solutions for this term include 'DISABLE' (7 letters), 'PETRIFY' (7 letters), 'NUMB' (4 letters), 'DEADEN' (6 letters), 'STUPEFY' (7 letters), 'CRIPPLE' (7 letters), and 'STUN' (4 letters). All of these words have similar meanings, suggesting that they can all be used to describe the state of being paralyzed. Each word has its own nuances, however, with 'DISABLE' suggesting a more permanent state, while 'STUN' implies a more temporary one.