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Meaning of fetter
The primary meaning of the word "fetter" is to restrain or confine someone or something.
Etymology of fetter
The word "fetter" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, derived from the word "feter", meaning "chain" or "shackle"
Historically, the word was used to describe the act of restraining or confining someone, often with physical restraints such as chains or shackles
Over time, the word's meaning has expanded to include more figurative senses, such as restricting or limiting someone's freedom or activity
Synonyms
shackle
chain
handcuff
manacle
bind
tie
restrain
confine
restrict
limit
hinder
impede
obstruct
block
bar
fetter
trammel
hamstring
cripple
incapacitate
disable
weaken
enfeeble
enchain
enthralled
imprisoned
confined
restricted
limited
shackled
chained
bound
tied
restrained
confined
restricted
curbed
checked
bridled
gagged
muzzled
silenced
stifled
smothered
choked
strangled
throttled
garrotted
Definitions
- To restrain or confine someone or something, typically with chains or shackles
- To restrict or limit someone's freedom or activity
- A chain or shackle, especially one used to restrain a prisoner
Usage Examples
- The prisoner was fettered to the wall with heavy chains
- The new policy will fetter the company's ability to expand into new markets
- The athlete's injury will fetter her performance in the upcoming competition