🦵hamstring

noun, verb
/ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

Meaning

a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.

Example Sentences

Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.

Synonyms

cripple, weaken, disable, paralyze, hinder

Antonyms

strengthen, empower, support

Collocations

hamstring injury, hamstring muscles, hamstring the effort

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