Examples of “palsy” in a Sentence

noun Paralysis of part of the body, often with uncontrollable shaking, weakness, or loss of feeling.

• Doctors explained that the palsy had weakened one side of her face.
• Cerebral palsy affects muscle control and movement from an early age.
• His hands trembled from the palsy that had worsened with age.

verb To paralyze or make unable to move or act normally.

• Stage fright can palsy even a confident speaker for a few seconds.
• The cold seemed to palsy his fingers until he could barely hold the pen.
• Fear seemed to palsy his ability to speak.