Pronunciation: /ˈfɛtər/
noun a chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles
A1 The prisoner's ankles were bound by metal fetters.
A2 The fetters on the gate were rusty and difficult to open.
B1 The oppressive government sought to fetter the freedom of the press.
B2 She felt like the expectations of society were fetters holding her back.
C1 The artist refused to let anyone fetter his creativity with rules or restrictions.
C2 The company's success was fettered by outdated management practices.
verb to restrain with chains or manacles
A1 The chains fettered the prisoner's wrists.
A2 She felt fettered by her responsibilities at work.
B1 The strict rules fettered his creativity and innovation.
B2 The company's outdated policies fettered its ability to adapt to market changes.
C1 The government's censorship laws fetter freedom of speech.
C2 The oppressive regime fetters the rights and freedoms of its citizens.
formal The legal system can be seen as a fetter on personal freedom.
informal Don't let your fears fetter you from pursuing your dreams.
slang I feel like my job is a real fetter sometimes.
figurative Negative thoughts can be a fetter on your mental well-being.
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