Hamstrung

The politician hamstrung his opponent by spreading false information about their policies.

She hamstrung her friend by revealing their secrets to others.

He hamstrung his teammate by spreading rumors about their weaknesses to the opposition.

The athlete hamstrung his opponent by pretending to be injured during the game.

The pandemic has hamstrung the economy for months.

The new regulations have hamstrung the company's ability to innovate.

The political deadlock has hamstrung progress on important legislation.

The company's growth has been hamstrung by its outdated technology.

The strike hamstrung the transportation sector, causing major disruptions.

The lawsuit has hamstrung the company's finances.

The unexpected expenses have hamstrung our budget.

The weather conditions have hamstrung rescue efforts in the affected area.

The project was hamstrung by conflicting priorities and lack of resources.

The opposing team's star player was hamstrung by a vicious tackle.

The loss of electricity hamstrung their ability to use electronic devices.

The expired credit card hamstrung her ability to make online purchases.

The malfunctioning printer hamstrung their efforts to print important documents.