shackled

/ˈʃækəld/
adjective
  1. Restrained with shackles; having metal rings or chains on the wrists or ankles.
    • In the old photograph, the shackled workers stood in a line.
    • The shackled elephant could only take small steps.
    • The shackled prisoner was led into the courtroom.
  2. Limited or restricted in freedom, movement, or action.
    • She felt shackled by her responsibilities at home.
    • The company was shackled by outdated computer systems.
    • He was shackled by his fear of public speaking.
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