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
Burns became combative and the officers hog-tied him and tased him 21 times, according to police records.
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Sarah Metz, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
Other cases of unreasonable, less-lethal force had to do with the way officers restrain people, sometimes hog-tying them.
—Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2024
To heighten its effect, Carolyn shows extremely graphic photographs of Bunny’s corpse, which was hog-tied in the very same way as her own will be.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 12 June 2024
Listen to this article Last week, Trump posted a video featuring an image of President Biden hog-tied — with hands and feet bound together.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2024
There was absolutely no reason to hog-tie the poor kid like that.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 8 May 2024
Between the outpouring of criticism over the hiring and the Washington Legislature's decision this year to bar police from hog-tying suspects — a legal change made in response to Ellis' death — the family has more faith that he won't be forgotten, Ericksen said.
—CBS News, 4 Apr. 2024
On the truck's tailgate is a rendering meant to look as if the president is hog-tied and lying down in the bed of the pick-up.
—Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2024
The 49ers hog-tied him pretty well in their last Super Bowl matchup, until that fourth-quarter collapse.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2024
Sarah Metz, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
Other cases of unreasonable, less-lethal force had to do with the way officers restrain people, sometimes hog-tying them.
—Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2024
To heighten its effect, Carolyn shows extremely graphic photographs of Bunny’s corpse, which was hog-tied in the very same way as her own will be.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 12 June 2024
Listen to this article Last week, Trump posted a video featuring an image of President Biden hog-tied — with hands and feet bound together.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2024
There was absolutely no reason to hog-tie the poor kid like that.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 8 May 2024
Between the outpouring of criticism over the hiring and the Washington Legislature's decision this year to bar police from hog-tying suspects — a legal change made in response to Ellis' death — the family has more faith that he won't be forgotten, Ericksen said.
—CBS News, 4 Apr. 2024
On the truck's tailgate is a rendering meant to look as if the president is hog-tied and lying down in the bed of the pick-up.
—Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2024
The 49ers hog-tied him pretty well in their last Super Bowl matchup, until that fourth-quarter collapse.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hog-tie
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Trump has pledged to fire bureaucrats who would impede his agenda during his second term.Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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The pre-shredded packages are coated in a starch to prevent sticking and can impede the melting Slicing your potatoes evenly is important to ensuring they are cooked and become tender at the same time.Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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Officials aim to finalize the agreement by 2026, but disputes over binding commitments have hampered talks.Amir Daftari, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Production was also hampered during the writers’ and actors’ strikes last year, further delaying Season 3.Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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Personalizing their partner’s emotional reactions and seeing them as intentional attacks can hinder their ability to provide support.Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Sleep can also promote or hinder your effort to lose weight.12 What Is Sleep Apnea?Joy Emeh, Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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A number of studies have concluded that time on platforms like TikTok can lead to anxiety, depression and low self-esteem as kids get harassed or embarrassed online and compare their lives with the polished and carefully curated narratives crafted by others.Leslie Katz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The flashback also goes to establish a new-to-us enemy, Detective Bishop, played by Mindhunter’s Holt McCallany, whom Haller embarrasses during a pivotal cross examination.Carita Rizzo, TVLine, 17 Oct. 2024
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About 571 were charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement agents or officers or obstructing those officers during a civil disorder, including approximately 164 defendants charged with using a deadly or dangerous weapon or causing serious bodily injury to an officer.Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Roads aren't expected to be slick, NWS of Louisville meteorologists predict, but the mix of snow and wind could obstruct visibility during afternoon commutes.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Hog-tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hog-tie. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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