Meaning of the word trammel in English
What does trammel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
trammel
US /ˈtræm.əl/
UK /ˈtræm.əl/
Noun
a restriction or impediment to freedom of action
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He felt constrained by the trammels of bureaucracy.
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The artist sought to escape the trammels of traditional art forms.
Verb
restrict the freedom of
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He refused to be trammeled by societal expectations.
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The strict rules trammeled their creativity.