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FETTERING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Fettering.

Fettering - as a noun

A shackle for the ankles or feet

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hobble

Fettering - as a verb

Restrain with fetters

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shackle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
confineconstrainholdrestrain
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"His fear of failure was fettering his creativity."
"The strict rules were fettering the students' ability to express themselves."
"She felt like her marriage was fettering her dreams."
"The bureaucratic procedures were fettering the progress of the project."
"The strict regulations were fettering the growth of small businesses."
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Word Game Points

Is FETTERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fettering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FETTERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is FETTERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fettering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FETTERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is FETTERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fettering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FETTERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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