Synonyms of bonds

bonds 1 of 2

noun

plural of bond

1

as in handcuffs

something that physically prevents free movement

before they could release the captive, they had to undo a number of bonds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handcuffs
• chains
• bracelets
• binds
• shackles
• ties
• bands
• cuffs
• irons
• manacles
• confinements
• fetters
• constraints
• ligatures
• restraints
• traps
• holdings
• collars
• restrictions
• entanglements
• curbs
• captivities
• imprisonments
• trammels
• hindrances
• incarcerations
• nets
• enslavements
• straitjackets
• enchainments
• fasteners
• straightjackets
• immurements
• holds
• hobbles
• hold-downs

2

as in links

a uniting or binding force or influence

the bond of love between them was so strong that even death could not break it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• links
• ties
• connections
• linkages
• cements
• cords
• knots
• ligatures
• sympathies
• attachments
• unions
• nexus
• yokes
• fastenings
• joints
• nexuses
• shackles
• hookups
• restraints
• handcuffs
• limits
• manacles
• constraints
• affections
• fetters
• restrictions
• curbs
• trammels
• tie-ups
• linkups
• limitations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separations
• partings
• releases
• freedoms
• liberations
• emancipations

3

as in contracts

a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation

signed a bond to repay the money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contracts
• guarantees
• deals
• vows
• pledges
• assurances
• sureties
• covenants
• warranties
• guaranties
• treaties
• oaths
• deposits
• pacts
• securities
• seals
• insurances
• bargains
• conventions
• compacts
• words
• pawns
• concordats
• accords
• troths
• bails

4

as in glues

a substance used to stick things together

what type of bond works best on ceramics?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glues
• adhesives
• sizes
• cements
• water glasses
• epoxies
• mucilages
• epoxy resins
• gums
• superglues
• library pastes
• goos
• pastes
• dope

bonds

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bond

as in communes

to form a close personal relationship

a man attempting to bond with his new and mistrustful stepson

Synonyms & Similar Words

• communes
• relates
• clicks
• hits it off
• sympathizes
• befriends
• identifies
• empathizes