nounπShareA chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal β often by its legs (usually in plural)."The prisoner's legs were bound by heavy iron fetters, making it impossible for him to run. "lawpolicemilitaryhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything that restricts or restrains."The heavy workload and strict deadlines felt like fetters on her creativity. "societylawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shackle or bind up with fetters."The strict rules of the boarding school fettered the students' freedom. "lawactionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrain or impede; to hamper.""The heavy workload fetters my ability to spend time with my family." "actionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading