\ ˈhȯg-ˌtī
, ˈhäg- \
, ˈhäg- \
hog-tied; hog-tying; hog-ties
Definition of hog-tie
1
: to tie together the feet of
2
: to make helpless : stymie
hog-tie scientific progress
Synonyms & Antonyms for hog-tie
Synonyms
- clog,
- cramp,
- embarrass,
- encumber,
- fetter,
- hamper,
- handcuff,
- handicap,
- hinder,
- hobble,
- hold back,
- hold up,
- impede,
- inhibit,
- interfere (with),
- manacle,
- obstruct,
- shackle,
- short-circuit,
- stymie,
- tie up,
- trammel
Antonyms
- aid,
- assist,
- facilitate,
- help
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“Hog-tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hog-tie. Accessed 14 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of hog-tie was in 1886
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