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Synonyms & Antonyms for hobble
Synonyms: Verb
clog, cramp, embarrass, encumber, fetter, hamper, handcuff, handicap, hinder, hog-tie, hold back, hold up, impede, inhibit, interfere (with), manacle, obstruct, shackle, short-circuit, stymie, tie up, trammel
Antonyms: Verb
aid, assist, facilitate, help
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Examples of hobble in a Sentence
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She picked up her cane and hobbled across the room. She is sometimes hobbled by self-doubt. He has been hobbled by a knee injury.
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Even the image of an oil tanker in flames wasn’t enough to shake negative market sentiment about the prospect of a U.S.-China trade war deflating demand by hobbling global growth. — NBC News, "Tankers on fire may not lead to lower gas prices — but a continued trade war will," 14 June 2019 At the start of a politically sensitive year in China, policy makers are promoting economic expansion and putting aside restructuring needed to keep debt from hobbling the economy. — James T. Areddy, WSJ, "China’s Policy Priorities Deliver ‘Front-Loaded’ Growth," 17 Apr. 2019 Advertising Republicans succeeded in hobbling Obamacare, especially in states that refused Medicaid expansion, by scaring voters. — Jon Talton, The Seattle Times, "Trump’s gambit to kill Obamacare risks lives and opportunity," 29 Mar. 2019 Modern trade deals have attacked national sovereignty by hobbling regulations and worker protections. — David Dayen, The New Republic, "Trump’s Theater of Trade," 27 Mar. 2018 Over those seven-and-a-half years, the S&P gained just 3.1% annually, as cratering home prices hobbled the economy. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, "One of Warren Buffet’s Favorite Metrics is Flashing Red—a Sign That Corporate Profits Are Due for a Hit," 17 July 2019 The shrunken budget hobbled staff, slashed Visitor Center hours, and left buildings in disrepair at a place often referred to as the crown jewel of the U.S. National Wildlife Refuge System. — USA TODAY, "Women in baseball, Lynyrd Skynyrd, circus fire: News from around our 50 states," 1 July 2019 There are subplots to watch for - rivalries within the larger field, uneasy alliances aimed at hobbling front-runners, generational friction, a competition to outdo everyone else at Trump bashing. — Todd J. Gillman, Dallas News, "20 for 2020: Dual Democratic debates in Miami could be defining or disastrous for presidential hopefuls," 24 June 2019 However, after storming out of the blocks in his 400 meters semifinal, Redmond pulled up with a torn hamstring on the back straight. Instead of receiving medical attention, Derek tried to finish the race by hobbling and hopping along the track. — Ben Morse, CNN, "Father's Day: Unforgettable dad moments in sport," 15 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The good news is that nothing was fractured, though, so Austin is currently exploring downtown Nanjing at a steady hobble, sans crutches or boot. — Alex Prewitt, SI.com, "Out of the Darkness: Isaiah Austin Searches for Peace Without the NBA," 14 June 2019 At last, Isaac had broken into a run on his aching legs, and reached the hotel in an exhausted hobble. — Adam O’fallon Price, Harper's magazine, "The Maid’s Story," 10 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hobble.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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