hamstringing

The word “hamstringing” has 3 syllables: ham-string-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈhæmˌstrɪŋɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for hamstringing?

In the thesaurus, “hamstringing” has 20 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hamstringing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hamstringing

attenuating
crippling
debilitating
disabling
enervating
enfeebling
hobbling
immobilizing
incapacitating
knocking out
laming
maiming
mutilating
paralyzing
prostrating
sapping
tiring
undercutting
undermining
weakening

Antonyms for hamstringing

empowering
energizing
fortifying
freshening
galvanizing
invigorating
refreshening
refreshing
regenerating
rejuvenating
restoring
revitalizing
reviving
strengthening
vitalizing

Meanings of hamstringing

verb
1. To lame or disable by cutting the tendons of the ham or knee; to hough.
2. To cripple; to incapacitate; to disable.
noun
1. An instance of somebody being hamstringed.

Example Sentences

The persistent rain was hamstringing their efforts to finish the outdoor construction project.
Budget constraints were hamstringing the company's ability to invest in new technology.
Political infighting was hamstringing progress on the proposed legislation.
The lack of support from upper management was hamstringing the team's attempts to implement new strategies.
The ongoing legal battle was hamstringing the company's ability to make critical decisions.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hamstringing, such as: attenuating, crippling, debilitating, disabling, empowering, energizing, enervating.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.