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as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
we were hobbled by the snowstorm from getting out to do some Christmas shopping
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Recent Examples of hobble
NBC News, 24 May 2021
Through her years with Lil Hobbs, Kathryn has helped the dog with several health issues, including cataracts, arthritis, loose and fractured teeth, and permanent a hobble in the pup's walk.
—People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 20 Apr. 2022
Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Scientists and researchers continue to warn that such disturbances will hobble future innovations.
—Jon Cohen, New Yorker, 24 June 2025
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Verb
Her bound ankles were pulled behind her back and attached with a hobble to a belt around her waist.
—NBC News, 24 May 2021
Through her years with Lil Hobbs, Kathryn has helped the dog with several health issues, including cataracts, arthritis, loose and fractured teeth, and permanent a hobble in the pup's walk.
—People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 20 Apr. 2022
Noun
The Trump administration hit Iran with fresh sanctions targeting its oil sales and the Hezbollah network, as part of a pressure campaign that the U.S. hopes will further hobble Tehran after last month's strikes on its nuclear sites.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Scientists and researchers continue to warn that such disturbances will hobble future innovations.
—Jon Cohen, New Yorker, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobble
Verb
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Age Debt strains an organization’s resources, stifles innovation, and impedes growth.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Habba's office charged McIver with two counts of assaulting and impeding a law enforcement officer.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The Yankees should be aiming higher than just landing an innings-eater that can help their rotation limp into the postseason.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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The Golden State Valkyries have limped into the All-Star break.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Hayes and the unnamed person were also charged with hindering prosecution in the first degree, according to court documents.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
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Leading Through Change And Crisis There's no doubt leadership fatigue toward managing culture can erode an organization’s sense of identity, hinder growth and breed disengagement.—
Dave Barnett,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Center Frank Ragnow’s retirement and the low pass rush points could be a hindrance.—
KC Joyner,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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However, there remains one hindrance to his potential Cadillac signing.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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So while the player got a dream move to one of Europe’s top leagues and RSL got what felt like good value, a once-promising push to win hardware was undeniably hampered.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
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For government entities, a major impediment to assessing both financial health and transparency is that the data is frequently delayed for periods much longer than that found in the private sector.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
19 July 2025
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Unlike the past, where security used to be an impediment to adoption, today security might become one of the biggest accelerants to adoption.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Look, the Yankees didn’t embarrass themselves in a 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on Monday night.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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In the aftermath, the mother was angry for a week, accusing him of undermining her authority and embarrassing her in front of their social circle.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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Like all great period romances, Maurice places aching desire at the forefront, with the men's palpable yearning made all the more soul-shattering by the fetters of their time.—
Lia Beck,
EW.com,
25 June 2025
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But Trump famously wriggles free from such fetters and resists being hemmed in.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Nov. 2024
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“Hobble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobble. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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