hogties

/ˈhɔɡˌtaɪz/
verb
  1. Ties up by the hands and feet, or all four limbs.
    • In the demonstration, the instructor hogties a volunteer to show the technique.
    • She hogties the goat quickly and gently for the vet check.
    • The farmer hogties the pig before loading it onto the truck.
  2. Restricts or immobilizes someone or something completely.
    • His fear of failure hogties him from taking any risks.
    • The strict contract hogties the artist from selling work elsewhere.
    • Red tape often hogties small businesses trying to get permits.
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