hog-tie

verb

ˈhȯg-ˌtī How to pronounce hog-tie (audio)
Definition of hog-tienext
as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of their principals' inflexible demands virtually hog-tied the diplomats' efforts to negotiate a peace treaty

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Recent Examples of hog-tie Well, for one, the go-to induction method is being roused from your bed in the middle of the night, hog-tied, and tossed in a van. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025 As the seats filled up the events started with steer wrestling, cowboys rope calves and flip them over, then hog-tie them for the best score. — Jon-Michael Banks, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025 Fulton allegedly hog-tied him with an extension cord and tow strap, then beat the victim with a golf club. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025 There’s no sign of breaking and entering at her house, and her body has been horrifically hog-tied. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 12 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for hog-tie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hog-tie
  1. impede
  2. hamper
  3. hinder
  4. embarrass
  5. obstruct
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  • But what if the longer wavelengths of the embers could both extend the hours of socializing without heavily impeding our sleep cycle?
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In June, a top story was the arrest of fifteen Minnesotans who were charged with federal crimes, including conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers in connection with a March 1st protest outside of ICE’s Minnesota headquarters.
    — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of impede
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  • Air force officials in Greece made no immediate comment on the status of the two airmen, noting that rescue crews were hampered by the fire on the grounds of Tanagra air force base, 60 kilometers (about 40 miles) north of Athens.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Stanford went 5 of 15 on third down and was hampered by a slew of inopportune penalties that Miami capitalized on.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of hamper
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  • The money hurts, sure, and the bans aren’t fun, but losing five straight first-round picks can completely hinder a franchise.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • For example, Otto’s research has shown that, in yeast, having extra copies of every gene hinders the organism’s ability to adapt to the common antifungal medication nystatin.
    — Carrie Arnold Contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of hinder
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  • This clearly sounds like a blazing hot take that will chill soon and embarrass often.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The comprehensive regimen is meant to uncover any prior criminal conduct in an applicant’s past as well as embarrassing personal information that could make an employee vulnerable to blackmail.
    — Eric Tucker, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of embarrass
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  • The jury found both Morrow and Stanley guilty of petty misdemeanor charges of obstructing federal property, disrupting government officials’ duties and failing to comply with officials’ orders.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
  • He was booked into San Diego Central Jail on charges of felony evading a peace officer with wanton disregard for safety, obstructing or resisting a peace officer and driving under the influence of drugs, according to police.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of obstruct

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“Hog-tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hog-tie. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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