parallel, a. [like], [similar], [equal], analogous.
paralysis, n. palsy.
paralyze, v. [benumb], [deaden], [stun], unnerve.
paralyzed person. paralytic.
paraphernalia, n. equipments, accouterments, ornaments.
parasite, n. [hanger-on], [toady], [sycophant], [fawner], [flunky]; zoō [parasite], entozoa.
parcel, n. [bundle], [package]; [collection], [lot]; [tract], [plot], [piece].
parch, v. torrefy.
parchment, n. vellum, pell, palimpsest.
pardon, n. [absolution], [remission], amnesty, [forgiveness], condonation. Antonyms: [retribution], [vengeance], [retaliation], implacability, [penalty].