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something that physically prevents free movement<before they could release the captive, they had to undo a number of bonds>Synonymsband, bracelet, chain, fetter, handcuff(s), irons, ligature, manacle, shackleRelated Wordsconfinement, constraint, curb, hamper, hindrance, restraint, restriction; entanglement, net, trammel, trap; collar, straitjacket (also straightjacket); hobble, tie
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a uniting or binding force or influence<the bond of love between them was so strong that even death could not break it>Synonymscement, knot, ligature, link, tieRelated Wordsattachment, connection, entanglement, fastening, joint, linkage; affection, fondness, sympathy; fetter, handcuff, manacle, shackle, trammel; constraint, curb, hampering, limit, limitation, restraint, restrictionNear Antonymsdetaching, disengaging, parting, separation; unbinding, unfastening, unfettering, untying; emancipation, freedom, liberation, release
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a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation<signed a bond to repay the money>— see guarantee 1
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