Fettered

//ˈfɛtəd// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of fetter form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Bound by chains or shackles.
  2. 2
    Restricted. broadly
  3. 3
    Of the feet: bent backward and apparently unfit for walking.
Adjective
  1. 1
    bound by chains fastened around the ankles wordnet

Synonyms

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boundboundchainedhamperedironboundrestricted

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"Have you never felt fettered by a bond of love?"

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