paralyze

A severe spinal injury can paralyze a person from the waist down.

(Chinese) 严重的脊柱损伤可能导致一个人腰部以下瘫痪。

The fear of failure can sometimes paralyze students during important exams.

(Chinese) 对失败的恐惧有时会在重要考试中让学生变得手足无措（陷入麻痹）。