shackle - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for shackle , a list of similar words for shackle from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

Synonyms

• bond
• hamper
• shackle
• trammel

More generic

• constraint
• restraint

More specific

• ball and chain
• chains
• cuff
• fetter
• handcuff
• handlock
• hobble
• irons
• manacle

Noun

a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar

Synonyms

• shackle

More generic

• bar

Related

• padlock

Verb

restrain with fetters

Synonyms

• fetter
• shackle

More generic

• confine
• constrain
• hold
• restrain

More specific

• cuff
• handcuff
• manacle

Verb

bind the arms of

Synonyms

• pinion
• shackle

More generic

• confine
• constrain
• hold
• restrain

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