nounπShareA chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal β often by its legs (usually in plural)."The escaped prisoner was found hiding in the barn, the heavy fetters still clamped to his ankles. "lawpolicemilitaryinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything that restricts or restrains."The heavy workload became a fetter, preventing her from pursuing her hobbies after work. "abilitylawsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shackle or bind up with fetters."The prisoner was fettered to the wall to prevent escape. "lawpolicemilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrain or impede; to hamper."The heavy workload started to fetter her creativity. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading