TRAMMELLED Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

variants or trammelled

as in hampered

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verb

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past tense of trammel

as in bound

to confine or restrain with or as if with chains years after his death, she was still trammeled by inconsolable grief for her deceased husband

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as in impeded

to create difficulty for the work or activity of the new paperwork requirements will only trammel us and lower our productivity

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Recent Examples of trammeled

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The Constitution and the law are only more to be revered because they are being trammeled. — Literary Hub, 26 Nov. 2025

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Adjective

Now Democrats have a chance to replace Platner with a new candidate—someone who is, perhaps, less encumbered—and redouble their efforts to flip Collins’s seat.

— Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026

Definition of encumbered

Verb

Their territory is just south of the Eisenhower Expressway, roughly bounded by Cicero, Fifth, Lexington and Kostner.

— Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Portland, Oregon’s William / Kaven Architecture was asked to design a house for a narrow in-city lot bounded by streets on two sides.

— Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of bound

Verb

And that his injury severely hampered their chances in the second half of the campaign.

— Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 14 July 2026
The response has been hampered by a funding gap, attacks on health centers, and an ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, as well as mistrust among local communities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of hampered

Adjective

This midcentury-modern love seat has a small footprint for cramped spaces, and the top folds down to create a cushy, futon-like surface for sleeping.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026
The last two elephants, Billy and Tina, were transferred last year to the Tulsa Zoo after years of campaigning by animal rights advocates over cramped living conditions, health problems and the recent deaths of two other elephants.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026

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Boston tied it 2-2 in the second on Duran’s 13th homer, a two-run shot to right-center off starter Ryan Johnson (1-4).

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Haaland has played his best on the sport’s biggest stage, scoring seven goals at this World Cup so far, tied with Argentina’s Lionel Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappé for the most in the tournament.

— Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026

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Supporters had campaigned for Merlin to be allowed into the Azteca to witness Mexico’s final group game — but the dabbler found his free passage impeded on Wednesday evening by FIFA regulations.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 June 2026
The Sugar Act directly impeded colonial drinking, as molasses is a key ingredient in rum.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 June 2026

Definition of impeded

Verb

More broadly, spiraling mortgage and rent costs have hindered Gen Zers and younger millennials from forming independent households, researchers say.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 11 July 2026
This offseason, Cullen revealed that Karlaftis broke his hand, which required surgery during the Week 10 bye and hindered him for the rest of the season.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Definition of hindered

Verb

Thai officials said investigators would examine the ceiling materials and whether any emergency exits were obstructed, potentially hindering evacuation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Manager Craig Counsell wasn’t happy second-base umpire Ramon De Jesus did not rule the Orioles’ Henderson obstructed second base with his foot on Hoerner’s steal attempt.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

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