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Bondage: meaning, definitions and examples

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bondage

 

[ ˈbɒndɪdʒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sexual practices

The state of being a slave or of being completely dominated by someone or something, typically involving sexual practices.

Synonyms

domination, enslavement, subjugation

Examples of usage

  • Many couples enjoy incorporating bondage into their sexual activities.
  • She felt a sense of liberation through the act of bondage.
Context #2 | Noun

restraint

The state of being physically restrained or confined.

Synonyms

captivity, confinement, restraint

Examples of usage

  • The prisoner was kept in bondage for several days.
  • His hands were tied in bondage.
Context #3 | Noun

legal

The condition of a surety or guarantor being bound to make payment on a bond.

Synonyms

commitment, obligation, responsibility

Examples of usage

  • The company was in financial trouble and could not meet its bond obligations.

Translations

Translations of the word "bondage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escravidão

🇮🇳 गुलामी

🇩🇪 Sklaverei

🇮🇩 perbudakan

🇺🇦 рабство

🇵🇱 niewola

🇯🇵 奴隷

🇫🇷 esclavage

🇪🇸 esclavitud

🇹🇷 kölelik

🇰🇷 노예

🇸🇦 عبودية

🇨🇿 otrokářství

🇸🇰 otrokárstvo

🇨🇳 奴隶

🇸🇮 suženjstvo

🇮🇸 þrælahald

🇰🇿 құлдық

🇬🇪 მონობა

🇦🇿 köləlik

🇲🇽 esclavitud

Etymology

The word 'bondage' originates from the Old French word 'bondage' which came from the Latin 'bondāticum', meaning 'servitude'. It has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to the state of being a slave or under subjugation. Over time, the term has come to have broader connotations, including physical restraint and legal obligations.

See also: bond, bonded, bondholder, bonding, bondmaid, bondman, bonds, bondservant, bondsmen, bondswoman, bondwoman.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,002, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.