FETTERING Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word fettering. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for FETTERING
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confining | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • restricting the scope or freedom of action • crowded | ||||||||
constraining | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • restricting the scope or freedom of action | ||||||||
constricting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom | ||||||||
hindering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • preventing movement | ||||||||
impeding | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • preventing movement | ||||||||
limiting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase adjective satellite • restricting the scope or freedom of action • strictly limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase | ||||||||
restricting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • restricting the scope or freedom of action | ||||||||
hampering | verbv | |||||||
noun • a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) • a basket usually with a cover verb • prevent the progress or free movement of • put at a disadvantage | ||||||||
obstructing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • block passage through • shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight | ||||||||
hobble | verbv | |||||||
noun • a shackle for the ankles or feet • the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg verb • walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury • hamper the action or progress of • strap the foreleg and hind leg together on each side (of a horse) in order to keep the legs on the same side moving in unison | ||||||||
shackle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) • a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar verb • bind the arms of • restrain with fetters |