Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun palsy

2 senses of palsy

Sense 1
paralysis, palsy -- (loss of the ability to move a body part)
       => dysfunction, disfunction -- ((medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group; "erectile dysfunction"; "sexual relationship dysfunction")

Sense 2
palsy -- (a condition marked by uncontrollable tremor)
       => symptom -- ((medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb palsy

1 sense of palsy

Sense 1
palsy -- (affect with palsy)
       => paralyze, paralyse -- (cause to be paralyzed and immobile; "The poison paralyzed him"; "Fear paralyzed her")