fetter
/ˈfɛtər/
noun
- A chain or shackle placed around a person's ankles to restrict movement.
- The blacksmith forged a set of fetters for the captured outlaw.
- The prisoner was led into the courtroom wearing iron fetters.
- In ancient times, slaves were often kept in heavy fetters.
- Something that restricts or limits freedom, progress, or development.
- The company struggled to break free from the fetters of bureaucracy.
- She felt that fear was a fetter holding her back from pursuing her dreams.
- The outdated laws acted as fetters on economic growth.
verb
- To restrain someone by putting chains or shackles on their ankles.
- In the old prison, they would fetter inmates to the walls at night.
- The guards fettered the captured soldiers to prevent escape.
- The knight was fettered and thrown into the dungeon.
- To restrict or limit someone's freedom, progress, or actions.
- Strict regulations can fetter innovation in the tech industry.
- Her fear of failure fettered her from taking any risks.
- The treaty fettered the nation's ability to expand its military.