shackle

²shackle

verb

shack·ledshack·ling\-k(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of SHACKLE

transitive verb

1

a : to bind with shackles : fetter b : to make fast with or as if with a shackle

2

: to deprive of freedom especially of action by means of restrictions or handicaps : impede

— shack·ler \-k(ə-)lər\ noun

Examples of SHACKLE

1. The guard shackled the prisoner.
2. <unwilling to shackle the dogs to the wall of the house>

First Known Use of SHACKLE

15th century

Related to SHACKLE

Synonyms: chain, enchain, enfetter, fetter, gyve, handcuff, manacle, pinion, bind, 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 SHACKLE

cackle, crackle, hackle, tackle