hogtying

/ˈhoʊɡˌtaɪɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of restraining someone, typically a suspect or prisoner, with their hands behind their back.

“The police were accused of hogtying the suspect during the arrest.”

Synonyms

  • handcuffing
  • restraining

Antonyms

  • freeing
  • liberating