Difference between Palsy and Paralysis

Palsy

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Complete or partial muscle paralysis of a body part, often accompanied by a loss of feeling and uncontrolled body movements such as shaking.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to paralyse, either completely or partially

Paralysis

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The complete loss of voluntary control of part of person's body, such as one or more limbs.

Example sentence: Pressure is an emotional paralysis. It's hard enough to do the dishes when you're feeling pressured, let alone make a movie.