CLOG Synonyms: 176 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the verb 'clog' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of clog are fetter , hamper , manacle , shackle , and trammel . While all these words mean "to hinder or impede in moving, progressing, or acting," clog usually implies a slowing by something extraneous or encumbering. // a court system clogged by frivolous suits

Q: Where would 'fetter' be a reasonable alternative to 'clog'?

While in some cases nearly identical to clog , fetter suggests a restraining so severe that freedom to move or progress is almost lost. // a nation fettered by an antiquated class system

Q: When might 'hamper' be a better fit than 'clog'?

The synonyms hamper and clog are sometimes interchangeable, but hamper may imply the effect of any impeding or restraining influence. // hampered the investigation by refusing to cooperate

Q: How does the word 'shackle' relate to other synonyms for 'clog'?

Both shackle and manacle are stronger than fetter and suggest total loss of freedom. // a mind shackled by stubborn prejudice // a people manacled by tyranny

Q: When can 'trammel' be used instead of 'clog'?

The words trammel and clog are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, trammel suggests entangling by or confining within a net. // rules that trammel the artist's creativity

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noun

ˈkläg

Definition of clog next

as in obstacle

something that makes movement or progress difficult she's not one to let moral principle be a clog upon her conscience

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as in to block

to prevent passage through by filling with something the discovery that a ton of hair was clogging the drain in the tub

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as in to impede

to create difficulty for the work or activity of a court system clogged by frivolous suits

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How does the verb clog contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of clog are fetter, hamper, manacle, shackle, and trammel. While all these words mean "to hinder or impede in moving, progressing, or acting," clog usually implies a slowing by something extraneous or encumbering.

a court system clogged by frivolous suits

Where would fetter be a reasonable alternative to clog?

While in some cases nearly identical to clog, fetter suggests a restraining so severe that freedom to move or progress is almost lost.

a nation fettered by an antiquated class system

When might hamper be a better fit than clog?

The synonyms hamper and clog are sometimes interchangeable, but hamper may imply the effect of any impeding or restraining influence.

hampered the investigation by refusing to cooperate

How does the word shackle relate to other synonyms for clog?

Both shackle and manacle are stronger than fetter and suggest total loss of freedom.

a mind shackled by stubborn prejudice

a people manacled by tyranny

When can trammel be used instead of clog?

The words trammel and clog are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, trammel suggests entangling by or confining within a net.

rules that trammel the artist's creativity

Examples of clog in a Sentence

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Noun

Cleaning the gutters will remove the clog and prevent rain or meltwater from overflowing. —

Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2024 Cleaning your shower drain regularly is a good way to prevent clogs and burst pipes that can be caused by obstruction. —

Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2024

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Expect them to bully opponents—fighting over screens, clogging the paint, and funneling players into Lopez and Antetokounmpo, the two anchors of their defense. —

Brian Sampson, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 And yes, airplane toilets do have a distinctive flush noise, which FlightRadar24 says is caused by the vacuum and the high-speed turbine that is built in to minimize any solids to ensure the pipes don't get clogged. —

Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for clog

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Despite the obstacles, many countries have committed to mediator roles.

Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
Many inferior systems don't provide enough illumination to enable a driver going 55 mph on a straight road to stop in time after spotting an obstacle in the vehicle’s path.

Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024