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Fetter Meaning

to restrain or hold back

noun, verb 6 letters medium word
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Fetter

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Simple meaning

What does Fetter mean?

to restrain or hold back

Dictionary definition

A chain or restraint for the feet; also to limit or hold back.

Example sentences

Fetter in a sentence

easy

The prisoner wore a heavy fetter in the old story.

medium

Fear can fetter a person's choices.

hard

The law was changed because it seemed to fetter free discussion.

Synonyms

Words like Fetter

shackleA chain or restraint.
restrainTo hold back or limit.
Antonyms

Opposite words

freeTo release from restraint.
releaseTo let go or set free.
Word family

Fetter word family

Base word

fetter

noun

fetters

Restraints or restrains.

verb

fettering

Restraining or limiting.

Related words
chain restrain limit free
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