What is Paralytic? by Joey Johnson | Oct 20, 2014 | Uncategorized par·a·lyt·ic ˌperəˈlidik/ adjective 1. of or relating to paralysis. “the terror left the victim in a paralytic state” synonyms: paralyzed, crippled, disabled, incapacitated, powerless, immobilized,useless “her hands became paralytic” noun 1. an agent that induces paralysis. “the serum, though a paralytic, still allowed the victim to remain breathing”