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SHACKLED Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word shackled. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word shackled. (close relations)
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bound
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• confined by bonds

• held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union

• secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form

noun

• a line determining the limits of an area

• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

• the greatest possible degree of something

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') governed by fate

• covered or wrapped with a bandage

• headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'

• bound by an oath

• bound by contract

• confined in the bowels

verb

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• spring back; spring away from an impact

chained
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• bound with chains

confined
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not invading healthy tissue

• not free to move about

adjective satellite

• being in captivity

fettered
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• bound by chains fastened around the ankles

imprisoned
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• being in captivity

restrained
adjectiveadj
adjective

• under restraint

adjective satellite

• cool and formal in manner

• marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

• not showy or obtrusive

• prudent

restricted
adjectiveadj
adjective

• subject to restriction or subjected to restriction

adjective satellite

• restricted in meaning; (as e.g. `man' in `a tall man')

• the lowest level of official classification for documents

bridled
verbv
noun

• headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

• the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

verb

• anger or take offense

• put a bridle on

• respond to the reins, as of horses

caged
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept

• United States composer of avant-garde music (1912-1992)

• something that restricts freedom as a cage restricts movement

• the net that is the goal in ice hockey

• a movable screen placed behind home base to catch balls during batting practice

verb

• confine in a cage

handcuffed
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

incarcerated
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

manacled
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

secured
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

bond
verb, nounv, n
noun

• United States civil rights leader who was elected to the legislature in Georgia but was barred from taking his seat because he opposed the Vietnam War (born 1940)

• an electrical force linking atoms

• British secret operative 007 in novels by Ian Fleming

• a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal

• a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest

• (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial

• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

• a connection that fastens things together

• a superior quality of strong durable white writing paper; originally made for printing documents

• the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition

verb

• stick to firmly

• create social or emotional ties

• issue bonds on

• bring together in a common cause or emotion

fetter
verbv
noun

• a shackle for the ankles or feet

verb

• restrain with fetters

hamper
verb, nounv, n
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

pinion
nounn
noun

• a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack

• any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird

• wing of a bird

verb

• bind the arms of

• cut the wings off (of birds)

trammel
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh

• an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace

• a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble

• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

verb

• catch in or as if in a trap

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

Best Hypernyms For SHACKLED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shackled, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
confine constrain hold restrain bar bound confined constrained constraint fettered imprisoned restrained restraint restricted enslaved immobilized

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