hogtied
Roped and immobilized
Hogtied describes being bound with all four limbs tied together, like a hog prepared for slaughter or transport.
The term extends to any state of helpless restraint or constraint: The new regulations left the agency hogtied.
Someone hogtied by circumstances or rules cannot act freely.
The verb is hogtie: They hogtied the suspect.
Secured or destined
- ropedCaught with cord
- immobilizedMade unable to move
- trussedSecured with bindings
- restrainedHeld under control
lashed · secured · shackled · fettered · pinioned · strapped · cinched · tethered
Unable to escape
- stuckUnable to move
- powerlessLacking strength or authority
- paralyzedUnable to move voluntarily
- constrainedForced into narrow limits
hamstrung · stymied · blocked · frustrated · impeded · hindered · deadlocked · stalled
bound
Secured or destined
- ropedCaught with cord
- immobilizedMade unable to move
- trussedSecured with bindings
restrained · lashed · secured · shackled · fettered · pinioned · strapped · cinched · tethered · handcuffed
trapped
Unable to escape
constrained · hamstrung · stymied · blocked · frustrated · impeded · hindered · deadlocked · stalled · gridlocked
calf
Juvenile cow or leg part
lasso · wrangler · competition · timed · steer · bronco · arena · ranch · cattle · livestock
hogtiedfree
Without payment or restriction
empowered · autonomous · liberated · unconstrained · in control