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tongue-tie

/ˈtʌŋ.taɪ/

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verb

/ˈtʌŋ.taɪ/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, означающий заставить кого-либо потерять дар речи или неспособность говорить чётко, часто из-за застенчивости, смущения или замешательства.

A verb meaning to cause someone to become speechless or unable to speak clearly, often due to shyness, embarrassment, or confusion.

  1. Deprive of speechC1formal

    To cause someone to be unable to speak, especially due to shyness, surprise, or strong emotion.

    ruЛишить дара речи

    • The unexpected question tongue-tied him completely.
    • She was tongue-tied by the sudden appearance of her idol.
    • The shocking news tongue-tied the entire audience.

    Synonymsastounddumbfoundflabbergastmutenonplussilencestrike dumbstun

Forms
  • tongue-tied past participle
  • tongue-tied past simple
  • tongue-tying present participle
  • tongue-ties third person singular