shackled Definition
- 1restrain with chains or manacles, typically around the ankles
- 2prevent someone from doing what they want to do
Using shackled: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shackled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The prisoner was shackled and taken to his cell.
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She felt shackled by her responsibilities.
Example
The company was shackled by outdated policies.
shackled Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: shackled in Brief
To 'shackle' [ˈʃækəld] is to restrain someone or something with chains or manacles, or to prevent them from doing what they want. Examples include 'The prisoner was shackled and taken to his cell,' and 'She felt shackled by her responsibilities.' Synonyms include 'fetter,' 'chain,' and 'manacle.'
