short-circuit (Meaning)
Synonyms & Antonyms of short-circuit
Synonyms:
- roadblock
- leash
- mire
- foil
- blockade
- brake
- manacle
- derail
- suppress
- hog-tie
- bog (down)
- baffle
- retain
- retard
- cramp one's style
- choke
- curb
- suffocate
- tie
- balk
- bind
- give a hard time
- rein
- hold up
- arrest
- smother
- chain
- hem (in)
- barricade
- strangle
- sabotage
- hedge (in)
- check
- confine
- stifle
- tether
- muzzle
- repress
Antonyms:
short-circuit Sentence Examples
- The faulty wiring caused a short-circuit, cutting off power to the entire building.
- The malfunctioning component triggered a short-circuit, resulting in an electrical failure.
- The damp insulation led to a short-circuit between the live and neutral wires.
- Ignoring electrical safety measures led to a short-circuit that started a house fire.
- The short-circuit in the computer's motherboard caused it to crash and lose data.
- A lightning strike caused a short-circuit in the streetlight, plunging the area into darkness.
- The overloaded circuit resulted in a short-circuit, tripping the breaker to prevent further damage.
- The frayed wires in the extension cord created a short-circuit, sparking and causing a potential fire hazard.
- The technician traced the electrical issue to a short-circuit in the wiring harness of the vehicle.
- The surge protector prevented a short-circuit in the appliance, protecting it from electrical damage.
FAQs About the word short-circuit
hinder, obstruct,impede, hamper, embarrass, tie up, constrain, disrupt, restrain, clog
facilitate, open, assist, open, aid, aid, facilitate, help, assist, help
The faulty wiring caused a short-circuit, cutting off power to the entire building.
The malfunctioning component triggered a short-circuit, resulting in an electrical failure.
The damp insulation led to a short-circuit between the live and neutral wires.
Ignoring electrical safety measures led to a short-circuit that started a house fire.
