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HAMSTRUNG

(noun, verb, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Hamstrung.

Hamstrung - as a noun

One of the tendons at the back of the knee

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hamstring tendon

Hamstrung - as a verb

Make ineffective or powerless

Example: "The teachers were hamstrung by the overly rigid schedules"

Cripple by cutting the hamstring

Hamstrung - as an adjective

Restricted as if by being crippled with a hamstring.

Example Sentences

"The government's hamstrung response to the crisis only made things worse."
"The company's growth has been hamstrung by excessive regulations."
"The team was hamstrung by their lack of funding for new equipment."
"The hamstrung economy struggled to recover from the recession."
"Her hamstrung ankle prevented her from participating in the race."
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Word Game Points

Is HAMSTRUNG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hamstrung is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HAMSTRUNG has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is HAMSTRUNG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hamstrung is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HAMSTRUNG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is HAMSTRUNG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hamstrung is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HAMSTRUNG has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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