Palsy and Weakness

Palsy

Palsy noun - Complete or partial loss of physical function (as motion or sensation) in a part of the body.
Usage example: palsy can sometimes be caused by a brain injury

Weakness and palsy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Weakness" instead a noun "Palsy".

Nearby Word: palsied

Weakness

Weakness noun - The quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor.

Palsy and weakness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Palsy" instead a noun "Weakness".

Nearby Words: weak, weaken, weakly, weakening, weakling
Cite this Source
Weakness and Palsy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/palsy/weakness
Palsy & Weakness. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/palsy/weakness>.
Weakness or Palsy. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/palsy/weakness.
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