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单词 hedge someone in
释义
(phrasal verb) 
He was hedged in by his own shyness.
Synonyms
hamper
I was hampered by a lack of information.
restrict
The shoulder straps restrict movement.
handicap
Greater levels of stress may seriously handicap some students.
hamstring
He could hamstring a conservative-led coalition.
hinder
Landslides are continuing to hinder the arrival of relief supplies.
hem in
See hedge

Additional synonyms

in the sense of hamstring
Definition
to make it difficult for someone to take any action
He could hamstring a conservative-led coalition.
Synonyms
thwart,
stop,
block,
prevent,
ruin,
frustrate,
handicap,
curb,
foil,
obstruct,
impede,
balk,
fetter
in the sense of handicap
Definition
to make it difficult for (someone) to do something
Greater levels of stress may seriously handicap some students.
Synonyms
hinder,
limit,
restrict,
burden,
hamstring,
hamper,
hold back,
retard,
impede,
hobble,
encumber,
place at a disadvantage
in the sense of hinder
Definition
to get in the way of (someone or something)
Landslides are continuing to hinder the arrival of relief supplies.
Synonyms
obstruct,
stop,
check,
block,
prevent,
arrest,
delay,
oppose,
frustrate,
handicap,
interrupt,
slow down,
deter,
hamstring,
hamper,
thwart,
retard,
impede,
hobble,
stymie,
encumber,
throw a spanner in the works,
trammel,
hold up or back

Nearby words of
hedge someone in

  • hector
  • hedge
  • hedge against something
  • hedge someone in
  • hedge something in
  • hedge something or someone about
  • hedgehog

Synonyms of 'hedge someone in'

hedge someone in

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