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SHACKLES Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word shackles. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word shackles. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SHACKLES

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chains
nounn
noun

• metal shackles; for hands or legs

irons
nounn
noun

• metal shackles; for hands or legs

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• a superior quality of strong durable white writing paper; originally made for printing documents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

cuffs
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

fetters
nounn
noun

• a shackle for the ankles or feet

verb

• restrain with fetters

handcuffs
nounn
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

hobbles
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

manacles
nounn
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

restraints
nounn
noun

• the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

• discipline in personal and social activities

• the state of being physically constrained

• a rule or condition that limits freedom

• lack of ornamentation

• a device that retards something's motion

trammels
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)

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

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 SHACKLES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shackles, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
confine constrain hold restrain bar chains constraint restraint fetters handcuffs manacles restraints

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