fetter

• Существительное, обозначающее цепь или кандалы, надеваемые на лодыжки для ограничения движения, в современном обиходе считается устаревшим.

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.

   Оковы

   • 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.

   Синонимыbondchainmanacleshackletrammel

2. Restriction or constraintC2formal

   Something that confines, restricts, or holds someone back.

   Оковы

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

   Синонимыcheckconstraintcurbhindranceimpedimentrestraintshackletrammel

   Антонимыfreedomlibertyrelease

• Ограничивать или сдерживать кого-либо или что-либо, часто путем связывания или ограничения свободы передвижения или действий.

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.

   Заковать в цепи

   • 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.

   Синонимыbindchainenchainhobblemanacleshackletether

   Антонимыfreeloosereleaseunbindunchain

2. Restrict or hinderC1formal

   To restrict someone's freedom or ability to act.

   Сковывать

   • 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.

   Синонимыconfineconstraincurbencumberhamperimpederestrictshackletrammel

   Антонимыemancipatefreeliberaterelease