shackle

Synonyms

balk, bar, block, chain, clog, cramp, crimp, deterrent, drag, embarrassment, encumbrance, fetter, handicap, hindrance, holdback, hurdle, impediment, inhibition, interference, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, stop, stumbling block, trammel;

Near Antonyms

catalyst, goad, impetus, incentive, spur, stimulant, stimulus;

advantage, break, edge;

aid, assistance, benefit, boost, handmaiden (also handmaid), help;

Related Words

catch, hitch, rub, snag;

barrier, blockade, blockage, brick wall, stone wall;

arrest, bit, brake, check, constraint, curb, hobble, rein, restraint;

embargo, stoppage;

delay, holdup, stall;

burden, cumber, load;

danger, hazard, peril, reef;

adversity, difficulty, disadvantage, drawback, hardship;

Synonyms

clog, cramp, embarrass, encumber, fetter, hamper, handcuff, handicap, hinder, hobble, hog-tie, hold back, hold up, impede, inhibit, interfere (with), manacle, obstruct, stymie, tie up, trammel;

Antonyms

aid, assist, facilitate, help;

Near Antonyms

clear, make way, open, unclog, unplug, unstop;

free, liberate, release, untie;

loosen, smooth;

encourage, further, promote;

Related Words

balk, check, constrain, curb, rein, restrain;

bind, chain, halter, leash, tether, tie;

arrest, brake, delay, retain, retard;

barricade, block, blockade, roadblock;

bog (down), mire;

choke, smother, stifle, strangle, suffocate;

baffle, foil, frustrate, stump, thwart;

derail, disrupt, sabotage;

muzzle, repress, suppress;

confine, hedge (in), hem (in);

Phrases

cramp one's style, give a hard time;