Definitions
- Referring to a physical restraint used to bind someone's ankles or feet. - Describing something that restricts or hinders someone's freedom or progress. - Talking about a situation where someone is held back by external factors or limitations.
- Referring to a physical restraint used to bind someone's wrists or hands. - Describing something that limits or impedes someone's actions or movements. - Talking about a situation where someone is held back by external factors or constraints.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to physical restraints used to limit someone's movement.
- 2Both words can be used metaphorically to describe situations where someone is held back or restricted.
- 3Both words have negative connotations associated with imprisonment, confinement, and restriction.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Fetter is more commonly used to describe ankle or foot restraints, while shackle is used to describe wrist or hand restraints.
- 2Purpose: Fetter is often used to prevent escape or movement, while shackle can be used for both restraint and punishment.
- 3Connotation: Fetter has a more archaic and formal connotation, while shackle is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 4Metaphorical use: Fetter is often used to describe external factors or limitations that hold someone back, while shackle is used to describe constraints or limitations that impede someone's actions or progress.
Remember this!
Fetter and shackle are synonyms that refer to physical restraints used to limit someone's movement. However, fetter is more commonly used to describe ankle or foot restraints, while shackle is used to describe wrist or hand restraints. Additionally, fetter is often used to describe external factors or limitations that hold someone back, while shackle is used to describe constraints or limitations that impede someone's actions or progress.
