MANACLE Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word manacle. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MANACLE
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handcuff | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs verb • confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs | ||||||||
bind | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something that hinders as if with bonds verb • stick to firmly • create social or emotional ties • make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope • wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose • secure with or as if with ropes • bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted • provide with a binding • fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord • form a chemical bond with • cause to be constipated | ||||||||
chain | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a series of things depending on each other as if linked together • British biochemist (born in Germany) who isolated and purified penicillin, which had been discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming (1906-1979) • (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule) • a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament • (business) a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership • anything that acts as a restraint • a unit of length • a series of hills or mountains • a linked or connected series of objects • a necklace made by stringing objects together verb • connect or arrange into a chain by linking • fasten or secure with chains | ||||||||
confine | verbv | |||||||
verb • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • prevent from leaving or from being removed • close in • deprive of freedom; take into confinement • to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement | ||||||||
fetter | verbv | |||||||
noun • a shackle for the ankles or feet verb • restrain with fetters | ||||||||
restrain | verbv | |||||||
verb • to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement • restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult • prevent (someone or something) from doing something • prevent the action or expression of | ||||||||
secure | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • free from fear or doubt; easy in mind • free from danger or risk • not likely to fail or give way adjective satellite • immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with • financially safe verb • get by special effort • cause to be firmly attached • assure payment of • make certain of • fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug • furnish with battens | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
cuff | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg • shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs verb • hit with the hand • confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs • to get involved in a relationship with another person | ||||||||
handlock | nounn | |||||||
noun • shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs |