- palsy⇄noun paralysis; lessening or loss of power to feel, to move, or to control motion in some part of the body. Palsy occurs especially with Parkinson's disease.
Ex. The man had palsy in his arm. - palsy⇄palsy, noun, pl.-sies,verb, -sied,-sying.
- palsy⇄v.t. 1. to afflict with palsy; paralyze.
2. (Figurative.) to make powerless or inert.
Ex. Disappointment palsied her heart (Jane Porter).