trammels 1 of 2

noun

plural of trammel
as in obstacles
something that makes movement or progress difficult students and parents who want to throw off the trammels of outdated school policies

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trammels

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of trammel
1
as in binds
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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2
as in hampers
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 Synonyms for trammels
  1. obstacles
  2. binds
  3. hampers
  4. hurdles
  5. chains
  6. hinders
  7. obstructions
  8. ties
Noun
  • However, engineers have historically run into two main obstacles.
    — David Szondy July 16, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
  • Conversely, if only the ground robots had been employed, the defenders could have remained under cover until the robots exhausted their ammunition or blocked their advance with physical obstacles.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of obstacles
Verb
  • Sincere thanks and reciprocation are part of the glue that binds us in human relationships.
    — Mark Schroeder, The Conversation, 15 July 2026
  • Anyone who has sat through a mandatory team-building exercise knows the difference between a ritual that binds and a program that irritates.
    — Julia Dhar, Time, 11 July 2026
Definition of binds
Verb
  • Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
  • Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
    — KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Definition of hampers
Noun
  • But there are still hurdles to clear before the proposal can become a reality.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 16 July 2026
  • And down payments have become some of the biggest hurdles to buying.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of hurdles
Verb
  • To address this, Ivo uses a multi-step pipeline that chains together more than 400 model calls for each contract review.
    — Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Tokyo Central is owned by Japanese company Pan Pacific Retail Management, which also runs the grocery chains Gelson’s and Don Quijote.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
Definition of chains
Verb
  • Such realism, buttressed by frank discussions of perimenopause and other facts of midlife, helps rather than hinders the show’s ability to transport.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 9 July 2026
  • This misalignment generates contradictory messages, hinders decision-making and ultimately creates confusion throughout the organization.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of hinders
Noun
  • Also, check to ensure the work material is free of any obstructions from underneath.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • Make sure both your indoor and outdoor vents are cleared of obstructions such as furniture or debris to make your AC work as efficiently as possible.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
Definition of obstructions
Verb
  • And a pair of overalls really ties together any outfit within seconds — whether layered over a tank top or tee for summer or a sweater for fall.
    — Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
  • The best player of the previous decade, the link that ties Barry Bonds and Albert Pujols to Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, has not taken an All-Star at-bat this decade.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of ties
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