MANACLING Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word manacling. (close relations)
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| handcuff | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs verb • confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs | ||||||
| arrest | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) • the state of inactivity following an interruption verb • take into custody • hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of • attract and fix • cause to come to an abrupt stop | ||||||
| bind | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • something that hinders as if with bonds verb • stick to firmly • create social or emotional ties • make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope • wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose • secure with or as if with ropes • bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted • provide with a binding • fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord • form a chemical bond with • cause to be constipated | ||||||
| chain | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a series of things depending on each other as if linked together • British biochemist (born in Germany) who isolated and purified penicillin, which had been discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming (1906-1979) • (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule) • a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament • (business) a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership • anything that acts as a restraint • a unit of length • a series of hills or mountains • a linked or connected series of objects • a necklace made by stringing objects together verb • connect or arrange into a chain by linking • fasten or secure with chains | ||||||
| confine | verbv | |||||
verb • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • prevent from leaving or from being removed • close in • deprive of freedom; take into confinement • to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement | ||||||
| fetter | verbv | |||||
noun • a shackle for the ankles or feet verb • restrain with fetters | ||||||
| imprison | verbv | |||||
verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail • confine as if in a prison | ||||||
| incarcerate | verbv | |||||
verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail | ||||||
| manacle | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs verb • confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs | ||||||
| restrain | verbv | |||||
verb • to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement • restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult • prevent (someone or something) from doing something • prevent the action or expression of | ||||||
| secure | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • free from fear or doubt; easy in mind • free from danger or risk • not likely to fail or give way adjective satellite • immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with • financially safe verb • get by special effort • cause to be firmly attached • assure payment of • make certain of • fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug • furnish with battens | ||||||
| shackle | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) • a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar verb • bind the arms of • restrain with fetters | ||||||
| trammel | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh • an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace • a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble • a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) verb • catch in or as if in a trap • place limits on (extent or amount or access) | ||||||
| cuff | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg • shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs verb • hit with the hand • confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs • to get involved in a relationship with another person | ||||||
| handlock | nounn | |||||
noun • shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs | ||||||
