Bondage

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑndɪdʒ/

Definitions of bondage

noun the state of being severely restrained or confined

Example Sentences

A1 She felt trapped in emotional bondage.

A2 The character in the novel escaped from physical bondage.

B1 The company's financial bondage was relieved after securing a new investor.

B2 The political leader spoke out against the bondage of corruption in the government.

C1 The artist explored themes of bondage and freedom in their latest exhibition.

C2 The philosopher delved into the concept of existential bondage in his latest book.

Examples of bondage in a Sentence

formal The contract specified that any breach of agreement would result in financial bondage.

informal She felt trapped in a cycle of emotional bondage with her toxic ex-boyfriend.

slang They were caught up in some serious financial bondage after maxing out their credit cards.

figurative The artist used the theme of bondage in his painting to represent the constraints of society on individual freedom.

Grammatical Forms of bondage

• past tense: bonded
• plural: bondages
• comparative: more bondage
• superlative: most bondage
• present tense: bond
• future tense: will bond
• perfect tense: have bonded
• continuous tense: is bonding
• singular: bondage
• positive degree: bondage
• infinitive: to bond
• gerund: bonding
• participle: bonded

Origin and Evolution of bondage

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'bondage' originated from the Old French word 'bondage' which was derived from the Latin word 'bondāticum' meaning 'servitude'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bondage' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of being in a state of subjugation or being restricted in one's freedom, beyond just physical servitude.