Bog Down (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Be unable to move further; "The car bogged down in the sand".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Get Stuck
• Mire
• Grind To A Halt

Hypernyms

• Stand Still

Meaning ²

Cause to get stuck as if in a mire; "The mud mired our cart".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Mire

Meaning ³

Get stuck while doing something; "She bogged down many times while she wrote her dissertation".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Bog

Hypernyms

• Discontinue
• Stop
• Break Off

Meaning ⁴

Cause to slow down or get stuck; "The vote would bog down the house".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• The lengthy and complicated bureaucracy would bog down the entire decision-making process.
• Excessive regulations can bog down the growth of small businesses and startups.
• Lengthy debates and disagreements bogged down the Congressional hearing and delayed a decision.
• The influx of residents during the summer months can bog down the city's public transportation system.
• Endless paperwork and red tape bogged down the application process, discouraging potential applicants.

Synonyms

• Bog

Hypernyms

• Slow Down
• Slow Up