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irons

plural noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of irons

something that physically prevents free movement

guards forced the prisoners to sleep while still shackled in irons

Synonyms of irons

band, bind, bond, bracelet, chain, cuff(s), fetter, handcuff(s), ligature, manacle(s), shackle

Words Related to irons

captivity, confinement, constraint, curb, enchainment, enslavement, hindrance, immurement, imprisonment, incarceration, restraint, restriction

entanglement, net, trammel, trap

collar, straitjacket (also straightjacket)

fastener, hobble, hold, hold-down, holding, tie

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