fetter

²fetter

verb

Definition of FETTER

transitive verb

1

: to put fetters on : shackle

2

: to restrain from motion, action, or progress

Examples of FETTER

1. He found himself fettered by responsibilities.
2. <museum artifacts that serve as somber reminders of the days when slaves were fettered with irons>

First Known Use of FETTER

before 12th century

Related to FETTER

Synonyms: chain, enchain, enfetter, bind, gyve, handcuff, manacle, pinion, shackle, trammel

Antonyms: unbind, unfetter, unshackle

Related Words: bit, hobble, hog-tie, iron, lash, secure, tie, truss; attach, fasten, join, link; confine, constrain, curb, hamper, hinder, impede; limit, restrict; entangle, tangle

Near Antonyms: emancipate, free, liberate, loose, release, rescue; undo, unfasten, untangle, untie; detach, disengage

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Rhymes with FETTER

better, letter, netter, petter, whetter