hamstrings
The word “hamstrings” has 2 syllables: ham-strings.
It's pronounced as /ˈhæmˌstrɪŋz/.
What is synonym and antonym for hamstrings?
In the thesaurus, “hamstrings” has 13 synonyms and 14 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for hamstrings along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for hamstrings
- cripples
- debilitate
- disable
- hinder
- hobble
- immobilize
- impair
- incapacitates
- paralyze
- paralyzes
- undermines
- weaken
- weakens
Antonyms for hamstrings
- aid
- allow
- assist
- energizes
- fortifies
- fortify
- further
- galvanizes
- help
- invigorates
- promote
- strengthen
- strengthens
- vitalizes
Meanings of hamstrings
- noun
- One of the great tendons situated in each side of the ham, or space back of the knee, and connected with the muscles of the back of the thigh.
- The biceps femoris, semimembranosus, and semitendinosus muscles.
- verb
- To lame or disable by cutting the tendons of the ham or knee; to hough.
- To cripple; to incapacitate; to disable.
Example Sentences
- She stretched her hamstrings before going for a run to prevent injury.
- The physical therapist recommended exercises to strengthen his hamstrings after the injury.
- Tight hamstrings can lead to discomfort and lower back pain.
- The athlete felt a sharp pain in her hamstrings after pushing too hard during training.
- He pulled both of his hamstrings while attempting to lift heavy weights at the gym.
On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hamstrings, such as: aid, allow, assist, cripples, debilitate, disable, energizes.
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