fettered

• Adjectif signifiant enchaîné ou attaché avec des fers ou des chaînes, principalement au sens littéral ; aujourd'hui rare, sauf en contexte poétique ou historique.

An archaic adjective meaning bound with chains or shackles, typically used in a literal sense; now rarely used except in poetic or historical contexts.

1. Bound with chainsC1formal

   Restrained or tied up with chains or shackles, typically on the feet.

   Enchaîné, entravé

   • The prisoner was fettered and led to the dungeon.
   • Ancient slaves were often fettered to prevent escape.
   • He stood fettered in the corner of the cell.

   Synonymesboundchainedshackled

   Antonymesfreeunboundunchainedunfettered

2. Restricted or constrainedC1formal

   Hindered or limited in freedom, progress, or action.

   entravé, restreint

   • The artist felt fettered by the strict rules of the academy.
   • Her creativity was fettered by bureaucratic red tape.
   • The economy remains fettered by outdated regulations.

   Synonymesboundchainedconstrainedimpededlimitedrestrainedshackled

   Antonymesboundlessfreeliberatedunconstrainedunfetteredunrestrained

• Entraver ou restreindre quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent en attachant ou en limitant la liberté de mouvement ou d'action.

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.

   Enchaîner

   • 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.

   Synonymesbindchainenchainhobblemanacleshackletether

   Antonymesfreeloosereleaseunbindunchain

2. Restrict or hinderC1formal

   To restrict someone's freedom or ability to act.

   entraver, restreindre

   • 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.

   Synonymesconfineconstraincurbencumberhamperimpederestrictshackletrammel

   Antonymesemancipatefreeliberaterelease