bog (down)

verb

Definition of bog (down)next
as in to trap
to place in conflict or difficulties we were bogged down by the endless changes, and of course finished late

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bog (down)
  1. trap
  2. tangle
  3. broil
  4. embroil
Verb
  • They are trapped inside Lumon's offices, doomed to work on a dull yet mysterious project, never to see the light of day—until, late in the show's first season, the workers decide to rebel.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Elgin firefighters were able to rescue a cat trapped in a house fire that resulted in more than $200,000 in damage, officials said.
    Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of trap
Verb
  • In addition to its coloring capabilities, the mask helps smooth the cuticles to prevent tangling.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Earlier this month, two whales were seen tangled up in fishing gear southeast of Nantucket.
    Emily Jones, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of tangle
Verb
  • For other cooking strategies like grilling, broiling, and baking, don’t miss our overview of how—and how long—to cook lobster tails every which way.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Make a hummus bowl with falafel, grilled, baked, or broiled fish or chicken, quinoa or brown rice, cucumber, tomato, and fresh herbs.
    Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of broil
Verb
  • Advertisement In 2015, Hogan was embroiled in controversy after a tape was released of him using a racial slur to describe his daughter’s then boyfriend.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
  • As Sam explained to Sarah, Sam saw his pub closed down, became embroiled in a bitter legal dispute with the building’s owner, and was left with the sense he had been excluded from the local community.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of embroil
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“Bog (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bog%20%28down%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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