shackled

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das gefesselt oder eingeschränkt ist, oft wörtlich durch Ketten oder metaphorisch durch Zwänge.

Describes someone or something that is bound or restricted, often by chains or metaphorical constraints.

1. Physically restrainedB2formal

   Bound or chained with shackles, typically on the ankles or wrists.

   Gefesselt

   • The prisoner was shackled to the wall.
   • He walked with difficulty, his legs shackled together.
   • The guards kept the captives shackled at all times.

   Synonymeboundchainedfetteredtethered

   Antonymefreelooseunboundunchainedunfettered

2. Restricted or limitedC1formal

   Hindered or prevented from acting freely.

   Gefesselt

   • The company felt shackled by outdated regulations.
   • She was shackled by her fear of public speaking.
   • The team was shackled by a lack of resources.

   Synonymeboundchainedconstrainedfetteredimpededlimitedrestricted

   Antonymefreeunboundunconstrainedunfetteredunrestricted

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden oder etwas einzuschränken oder zu behindern, entweder physisch mit Ketten oder Fesseln oder metaphorisch durch Beschränkungen.

A verb meaning to restrain or limit someone or something, either physically with chains or metaphorically through restrictions.

1. Restrain physicallyB2formal

   To bind someone's arms or legs with chains or fetters, restricting movement.

   Fesseln

   • The guards shackled the prisoner's wrists and ankles.
   • In ancient times, slaves were often shackled to prevent escape.
   • The police shackled the suspect before transporting him.

   Synonymebindchainfetterhobbleironmanaclerestraintether

   Antonymefreeliberatereleaseunbindunchain

2. Restrict or limitB2formal

   To prevent someone from acting freely or developing fully.

   Fesseln

   • Bureaucratic rules shackle innovation in many companies.
   • Her fear of failure shackled her ambitions.
   • The outdated laws shackle economic growth.

   Synonymecheckconstraincurbhamperimpedelimitrestrainrestricttrammel

   Antonymefreeliberatereleaseunbinduntie