fettered

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

ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее скованный цепями или кандалами, обычно используемое в буквальном смысле; в настоящее время редко употребляется, за исключением поэтического или исторического контекста.esAdjetivo que significa atado con cadenas o grilletes, usado principalmente en sentido literal; hoy en día es poco frecuente, salvo en contextos poéticos o históricos.frAdjectif signifiant enchaîné ou attaché avec des fers ou des chaînes, principalement au sens littéral ; aujourd'hui rare, sauf en contexte poétique ou historique.deVeraltetes Adjektiv, das bedeutet, mit Ketten oder Fesseln gebunden zu sein, meist im wörtlichen Sinn verwendet; heute selten außer in poetischem oder historischem Kontext.ptAdjetivo que significa preso ou acorrentado com correntes ou algemas, geralmente usado no sentido literal; atualmente é raro, aparecendo sobretudo em contextos poéticos ou históricos.zh一个形容词，意为被铁链或镣铐束缚的，通常用于字面意义；如今已很少使用，多见于诗歌或历史语境中。arصفة قديمة تعني مقيدًا بالسلاسل أو الأغلال، وتُستخدم عادةً بالمعنى الحرفي؛ وهي نادرة الاستعمال حاليًا إلا في السياق الشعري أو التاريخي.

1. Bound with chains C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСкованный цепямиesEncadenado, atado con grilletesfrEnchaîné, entravédeIn Ketten gelegtptAcorrentadozh被锁链束缚arمُقَيَّدٌ بِالسَّلَاسِل

   Sinônimos: boundchainedshackled

   Antônimos: freeunboundunchainedunfettered

2. Restricted or constrained C1 formal

   Hindered or limited in freedom, progress, or action.

   • 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   • The economy remains fettered by outdated regulations.

   ruСкованныйesrestringido o limitadofrentravé, restreintdeGefesseltptAmarradozh受束缚的arمُقيَّد

   Sinônimos: boundchainedconstrainedimpededlimitedrestrainedshackled

   Antônimos: boundlessfreeliberatedunconstrainedunfetteredunrestrained

• more fettered comparative form
• most fettered superlative form

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

ruОграничивать или сдерживать кого-либо или что-либо, часто путем связывания или ограничения свободы передвижения или действий.esRestringir o limitar a alguien o algo, a menudo mediante ataduras o la restricción de la libertad de movimiento o de acción.frEntraver ou restreindre quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent en attachant ou en limitant la liberté de mouvement ou d'action.deJemanden oder etwas in seiner Freiheit einschränken oder fesseln, oft im übertragenen Sinne durch Zwang, Regeln oder Bedingungen.ptRestringir ou limitar alguém ou algo, geralmente prendendo fisicamente ou reduzindo sua liberdade de movimento ou ação.zh束缚或限制某人或某物，常指通过捆绑或限制其行动自由来加以约束。arيُقيِّد شخصًا أو شيئًا ويمنعه من الحركة أو التصرف بحرية، غالبًا بربطه بالقيود أو الأغلال.

1. Restrain with chains C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗаковать в цепиesPoner grilletes o cadenasfrEnchaînerdeIn Ketten legenptAcorrentarzh戴上镣铐arتقييد بالسلاسل

   Sinônimos: bindchainenchainhobblemanacleshackletether

   Antônimos: freeloosereleaseunbindunchain

2. Restrict or hinder C1 formal

   To restrict someone's freedom or ability to act.

   • 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.

   ruСковыватьesrestringir, obstaculizarfrentraver, restreindredeFesselnptCerccarzh束缚arتقييد الحرية

   Sinônimos: confineconstraincurbencumberhamperimpederestrictshackletrammel

   Antônimos: emancipatefreeliberaterelease

• fettered past participle
• fettered past simple
• fettering present participle
• fetters third person singular