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fetters Definition and Meaning in English (fetters definition)

noun
Synonyms:shackleschainsmanacles
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Fetters definition: Chains or shackles used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed on the ankles.

Definitions of Fetters

  1. 1noun

    Chains or shackles used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed on the ankles.

  2. 2verb

    To restrain someone with chains or shackles, or to restrict their freedom or progress.

Example Sentences

formal

“The prisoner was held in heavy fetters.”

business

“The new laws could fetter economic growth.”

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infinitivefetter
past tensefettered
present participlefettering
nounfetter
adjectivefettered

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Fetters definition: Chains or shackles used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed on the ankles.
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'Fetters' translates to 'fetters' in English. Fetters definition: Chains or shackles used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed on the ankles.
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