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Meaning of fettered
The primary meaning of the word "fettered" is being restricted or hindered in some way.
Etymology of fettered
The word "fettered" comes from the Old English word "fetter", which referred to a chain or shackle for the feet, and the Old Norse word "fjoturr", also meaning chain or shackle.
Historically, the word has been used to describe physical restraint, but it has also been used figuratively to describe emotional or psychological restriction.
Synonyms
restricted
limited
confined
restrained
shackled
chained
bound
tied
hindered
impeded
obstructed
blocked
barred
hampered
crippled
disabled
weakened
crippled
handicapped
impeded
curtailed
checked
bridled
gagged
muzzled
silenced
stifled
suppressed
oppressed
persecuted
Definitions
- Past tense and past participle of fetter, meaning to restrict or hinder someone or something.
- * Having the feet or legs bound with fetters, or being restricted in a similar way.
Usage Examples
- The prisoner was fettered to the wall, unable to move.
- * She felt fettered by her lack of education and opportunities.
- * The company's growth was fettered by the economic downturn.
Antonyms
unrestricted
unlimited
unrestrained
unconfined
unfettered
freed
liberated
released
unshackled
unchained
unbound
untied
unhindered
unimpeded
unobstructed
unblocked
unbarred
unhampered