Fettering

Synonyms for "fettering" (131 found)

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hamper shackle tie anchor arrest bearing rein bilbo bind bit bond bonds brake bridle burden camisole chain chains check checkrein chock

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circumscribe clog collar countercheck cramp cripple cuff

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cuffs cumber curb curb bit damper doorstop drag drag sail drift anchor drift sail drogue embarrass enchain encumber enmesh enslave ensnarl entangle entoil entrammel

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entrap entwine fasten gag gyve gyves halter hamstring handcuff handcuffs handicap harness hinder hitch up hobble hobbles hog tie hog-tie

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A good world needs knowledge, kindliness, and courage; it does not need a regretful hankering after the past, or a fettering of the free intelligence by the words uttered long ago by ignorant men.

Source: wiktionary

Through this book's exploration of various kinds of fetterings and of one method for thinking beyond them, I want to demonstrate the unique and unfettered hope of the Christian faith.

Source: wiktionary

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