nobble

Definition

To injure or obstruct intentionally.

Example Sentences

• "Near-synonyms: hobble, hamper, hinder, impede, embarrass, disable"
• "After 12 successive league wins[…]Charlton were nobbled by the First Division's no-hopers, who profited from a goalkeeping bloomer then held on to their lead for dear life."
• "Their core belief, unsupported by evidence or logic, is that homes are unaffordable because investors drive up prices.[…]Australians for Affordable Housing appears to think that nobbling investors will strike a telling blow for first-time buyers: remove negative gearing and increase capital gains tax, and homes will be affordable."