shackled

• Descreve alguém ou algo preso ou limitado, frequentemente por correntes ou por restrições metafóricas.

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.

   Acorrentado

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

   Sinônimosboundchainedfetteredtethered

   Antônimosfreelooseunboundunchainedunfettered

2. Restricted or limitedC1formal

   Hindered or prevented from acting freely.

   Amarrado

   • The company felt shackled by outdated regulations.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.

   Sinônimosboundchainedconstrainedfetteredimpededlimitedrestricted

   Antônimosfreeunboundunconstrainedunfetteredunrestricted

• Verbo que significa restringir ou limitar alguém ou algo, seja fisicamente com correntes ou grilhões, seja de forma figurada por meio de limitações.

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.

   Acorrentar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbindchainfetterhobbleironmanaclerestraintether

   Antônimosfreeliberatereleaseunbindunchain

2. Restrict or limitB2formal

   To prevent someone from acting freely or developing fully.

   Restringir

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   • The outdated laws shackle economic growth.

   Sinônimoscheckconstraincurbhamperimpedelimitrestrainrestricttrammel

   Antônimosfreeliberatereleaseunbinduntie