catatonic
Example Sentences
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Inti is a biologist, and Aggie — as the result of a trauma gradually revealed — has stopped speaking and on certain days is nearly catatonic.
From Los Angeles Times
For speaking out, Spriestersbach was deemed “problematic” and given antipsychotic medications, including Haldol, which made him despondent and catatonic.
From Seattle Times
New parents discover this in those first few months when they are left catatonic and weary.
From Washington Post
Characters are put in catatonic states with blood dripping from their eyes.
From Washington Post
A number of patients were falling into catatonic depression, refusing to eat or drink.
From Los Angeles Times
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