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FETTERING Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word fettering. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word fettering. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For FETTERING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fettering, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
bond confine confining constrain constraining constricting curbing hamper hold limiting restrain restricting shackle trammel

Alternatives for CONFINING

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