shackled

/ˈʃækəld/ /ˈʃækld/

verb

To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles.

Examples :

"The prisoners were shackled to the wall to prevent them from escaping. "

verb

(by extension) To render immobile or incapable; to inhibit the progress or abilities of.

Examples :

"This law would effectively shackle its opposition."

ability action condition situation society

verb

To shake, rattle.

Examples :

"The old washing machine shackled violently during the spin cycle, making a loud, rattling noise. "

sound action

adjective

Restrained by shackles, chained.

Examples :

"The shackled prisoner could barely move his hands. "

law police war military inhuman

Meanings

Examples :

"The prisoners were shackled to the wall to prevent them from escaping. "

Examples :

"This law would effectively shackle its opposition."

Examples :

"The old washing machine shackled violently during the spin cycle, making a loud, rattling noise. "

Examples :

"The shackled prisoner could barely move his hands. "

Related Words

effectively adverb

In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.

immobile adjective

Not mobile, not movable

prisoners noun

A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.

incapable noun

One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.

violently adverb

In a violent manner.

abilities noun

Suitableness.

restrained verb

To control or keep in check.

opposition noun

The action of opposing or of being in conflict.

restrain verb

To control or keep in check.

shackles noun

(usually in the plural) A restraint fit over a human or animal appendage, such as a wrist, ankle or finger; normally used in pairs joined by a chain.

extension noun

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

escaping verb

To get free; to free oneself.