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manacles

noun , plural of manacle

Synonyms and Antonyms of manacles

something that physically prevents free movement

manacles prevented the bear from roaming beyond a very small area

Synonyms of manacles

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

Words Related to manacles

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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