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trammels

noun , plural of trammel

Synonyms and Antonyms of trammels

something that makes movement or progress difficult

students and parents who want to throw off the trammels of outdated school policies

Synonyms of trammels

balks, bars, blocks, chains, clogs, cramps, crimps, deterrents, drags, embarrassments, encumbrances, fetters, handicaps, hindrances, holdbacks, hurdles, impediments, inhibitions, interferences, lets, manacles, obstacles, obstructions, shackles, stops, stumbling blocks

Words Related to trammels

catches, hitches, rubs, snags

barriers, blockades, blockages, brick walls, stone walls

arrests, bits, brakes, checks, constraints, curbs, hobbles, reins, restraints

embargoes, stoppages

delays, holdups, stalls

burdens, cumbers, loads

dangers, hazards, perils, reefs

adversities, difficulties, disadvantages, drawbacks, hardships

Near Antonyms of trammels

catalysts, goads, impetuses, incentives, spurs, stimulants, stimuli

advantages, breaks, edges

aids, assistances, benefits, boosts, handmaidens (also handmaids), help

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