Synonyms of tongue-tie

Noun

1. tongue tie, ankyloglossia, birth defect, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disorder, congenital abnormality

usage: a congenital anomaly in which the mucous membrane under the tongue is too short limiting the mobility of the tongue

Verb

1. tongue-tie, deprive

usage: deprive of speech; "When he met his idol, the young man was tongue-tied"