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"
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