Synonyms of hamstrings

hamstrings

verb

present tense third-person singular of hamstring

as in paralyzes

to render powerless, ineffective, or unable to move

the downtown development committee claims that it's hamstrung by city ordinances protecting historic buildings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paralyzes
• cripples
• undermines
• weakens
• incapacitates
• disables
• immobilizes
• saps
• prostrates
• undercuts
• attenuates
• debilitates
• tires
• hobbles
• lames
• enfeebles
• enervates
• knocks out
• mutilates
• maims

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• energizes
• invigorates
• strengthens
• galvanizes
• vitalizes
• fortifies
• empowers
• restores
• rejuvenates
• refreshes
• revives
• revitalizes
• regenerates
• freshens
• refreshens

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• energizes
• invigorates
• strengthens
• galvanizes
• vitalizes
• fortifies
• empowers
• restores
• rejuvenates
• refreshes
• revives
• revitalizes
• regenerates
• freshens
• refreshens

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