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单词 enfetter
释义

enfetter

verb

en·​fet·​ter in-ˈfe-tər How to pronounce enfetter (audio)
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enfettered; enfettering; enfetters

transitive verb

: to bind in fetters : enchain

Synonyms

  • bind
  • chain
  • enchain
  • fetter
  • gyve
  • handcuff
  • manacle
  • pinion
  • shackle
  • trammel
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Example Sentences

enfettered by debt, she was in no position to take early retirement

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

enfetter

verb

as in to tie
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains enfettered by debt, she was in no position to take early retirement

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • tie
  • bind
  • hamper
  • chain
  • shackle
  • attach
  • iron
  • lash
  • handcuff
  • confine
  • fetter
  • trammel
  • pinion
  • constrain
  • link
  • curb
  • bit
  • secure
  • hinder
  • enchain
  • limit
  • manacle
  • restrict
  • impede
  • join
  • gyve
  • truss
  • hobble
  • tangle
  • fasten
  • hog-tie
  • entangle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • rescue
  • release
  • free
  • loose
  • liberate
  • unfetter
  • undo
  • detach
  • emancipate
  • unbind
  • unshackle
  • untie
  • untangle
  • unfasten
  • disengage
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