Hamstring and Tire

Hamstring

Hamstring verb - To render powerless, ineffective, or unable to move.
Usage example: the downtown development committee claims that it's hamstrung by city ordinances protecting historic buildings

Tire and hamstring are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tire" instead a verb "Hamstring".

Nearby Word: hamstringing

Tire

Tire verb - To diminish the physical strength of.
Usage example: I don't want our walk to tire you too much

Hamstring and tire are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hamstring" instead a verb "Tire".

Common collocations

opponent hamstring opponent tire opponent
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