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What is another word for Shackled? – 182 Shackled Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    chained bound fettered tied tethered restrained confined imprisoned incarcerated locked secured fastened manacled handcuffed shackled pinioned trussed hogtied moored anchored weighted hindered obstructed blocked impeded restricted limited curbed checked controlled governed regulated bridled constrained coerced forced compelled pressured driven propelled.

    Meaning of Shackled

    The primary meaning of the word "shackled" is to restrain or confine someone or something, typically with chains or other restraints.

    Definitions

    • To restrain or confine someone or something, typically with chains or other restraints
    • To restrict or limit someone's freedom or movement
    • To burden or weigh someone down with a responsibility or obligation

    Etymology of Shackled

    The word "shackled" originates from the Old English word "scacul", meaning "chain" or "fetter"
    The word has been in use since the 14th century, initially referring to the act of restraining or confining someone with chains
    Over time, the word has developed broader figurative meanings, including the idea of being burdened or restricted by a responsibility or obligation

    Example Uses

    • The prisoner was shackled to the wall, unable to move or escape
    • The company was shackled by debt and struggled to stay afloat
    • The new policy has shackled the team's creativity, making it difficult to innovate

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    freed released liberated unleashed unchained unfettered unrestrained unconfined unincarcerated unlocked unsecured unfastened unmanacled unhandcuffed unshackled unpinioned untrussed untied unmoored unanchored unweighted unhindered unobstructed unblocked unimpeded unrestricted unlimited uncurbed unchecked uncontrolled ungoverned unregulated.

    Related Nouns

    prisoner captive detainee inmate convict felon chain shackle fetter manacle handcuff restraint confinement imprisonment incarceration bondage captivity slavery servitude subjugation oppression repression restriction limitation constraint obligation responsibility burden weight load encumbrance.

    Related Verbs

    restrain confine imprison incarcerate lock secure fasten manacle handcuff shackle fetter chain tie tether moor anchor weight hinder obstruct block impede restrict limit curb check control govern regulate bridle constrain coerce force compel pressure drive propel.

    Related Adjectives

    restrained confined imprisoned incarcerated locked secured fastened manacled handcuffed shackled fettered chained tied tethered moored anchored weighted hindered obstructed blocked impeded restricted limited curbed checked controlled governed regulated bridled constrained coerced forced compelled pressured driven propelled free released liberated unleashed unchained unfettered unrestrained.