Synonyms of ligature

ligature

noun

1

as in chain

something that physically prevents free movement

the surgeon tied a ligature around the tube to keep it in place

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chain
• bracelet
• handcuff(s)
• bind
• band
• shackle
• tie
• bond
• confinement
• collar
• fetter
• irons
• constraint
• restriction
• trap
• cuff(s)
• restraint
• entanglement
• imprisonment
• straitjacket
• manacle(s)
• incarceration
• holding
• net
• captivity
• enchainment
• enslavement
• trammel
• hindrance
• fastener
• immurement
• straightjacket
• curb
• hold-down
• hold
• hobble

2

as in bond

a uniting or binding force or influence

a common language is often the ligature that unites the people of a nation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bond
• link
• cord
• tie
• knot
• cement
• connection
• linkage
• fastening
• yoke
• union
• attachment
• joint
• hookup
• nexus
• shackle
• handcuff
• sympathy
• restriction
• trammel
• fetter
• manacle
• tie-up
• constraint
• fondness
• limit
• restraint
• limitation
• affection
• curb
• hampering
• linkup

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separation
• parting
• detaching
• untying
• disengaging
• unbinding
• untieing
• liberation
• release
• freedom
• unfastening
• unfettering
• emancipation

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• separation
• parting
• detaching
• untying
• disengaging
• unbinding
• untieing
• liberation
• release
• freedom
• unfastening
• unfettering
• emancipation

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