fetter

• Substantiv, das eine Kette oder Fessel bezeichnet, die um die Fußgelenke gelegt wird, um die Bewegung einzuschränken; im heutigen Sprachgebrauch gilt das Wort als veraltet. Übertragen steht es auch für etwas, das jemanden hemmt oder bindet.

A noun referring to a chain or shackle placed around the ankles to restrict movement, now considered archaic in common usage.

1. Physical restraintC1formal

   A chain or shackle placed around the ankles to restrict movement.

   Fessel

   • The prisoner was kept in fetters for the duration of the trial.
   • Ancient slaves were often bound with iron fetters.
   • He struggled to walk with the heavy fetters on his legs.

   Synonymebondchainmanacleshackletrammel

2. Restriction or constraintC2formal

   Something that confines, restricts, or holds someone back.

   Fesseln

   • The bureaucracy placed fetters on innovation.
   • Social conventions can be fetters on personal freedom.
   • He finally broke free from the fetters of his past.

   Synonymecheckconstraintcurbhindranceimpedimentrestraintshackletrammel

   Antonymefreedomlibertyrelease

• Jemanden oder etwas in seiner Freiheit einschränken oder fesseln, oft im übertragenen Sinne durch Zwang, Regeln oder Bedingungen.

A verb meaning to restrict or restrain someone or something, often by binding or limiting freedom of movement or action.

1. Restrain with chainsC1formal

   To put someone in chains or shackles, typically around the ankles.

   In Ketten legen

   • The prisoner was fettered to the wall of the dungeon.
   • They fettered the captive's legs to prevent escape.
   • In ancient times, slaves were often fettered.

   Synonymebindchainenchainhobblemanacleshackletether

   Antonymefreeloosereleaseunbindunchain

2. Restrict or hinderC1formal

   To restrict someone's freedom or ability to act.

   Fesseln

   • Bureaucratic rules fetter innovation in many companies.
   • The artist felt fettered by the strict guidelines of the commission.
   • His lack of confidence fettered his career progression.

   Synonymeconfineconstraincurbencumberhamperimpederestrictshackletrammel

   Antonymeemancipatefreeliberaterelease