Meaning of the word fetter in English
What does fetter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
fetter
US /ˈfet̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈfet.ər/
Verb
to restrict someone's freedom and prevent them from doing what they want
Example:
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He felt fettered by a number of petty regulations.
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The government should not fetter the free market.
Noun
a chain or shackle placed on the feet to prevent motion; anything that confines or restrains
Example:
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The prisoner's fetters were removed before the trial.
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They sought to break the fetters of tradition.
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