Shackled: meaning, definitions and examples
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shackled
[ หสรฆkษld ]
physical restraint
Shackled refers to being confined or bound, typically with chains or other forms of restraint. It implies a sense of restriction or limitation, often used in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
Synonyms
bound, confined, restrained, restricted, tied
Examples of usage
- The prisoners were shackled during their transport.
- The artist felt shackled by societal expectations.
- He was shackled in his beliefs and unable to see alternative perspectives.
Translations
Translations of the word "shackled" in other languages:
๐ต๐น acorrentado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคเฅเคฐ เคฌเคเคงเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gefesselt
๐ฎ๐ฉ terbelenggu
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะณะฝััะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zwiฤ zany
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ็ธใใใ
๐ซ๐ท enchaรฎnรฉ
๐ช๐ธ encadenado
๐น๐ท zincirlenmiล
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์ฌ์ ๋ฌถ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ spoutanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zviazanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ขซๆ็ผ็
๐ธ๐ฎ okovan
๐ฎ๐ธ fangaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะทัะปะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zษncirlษnmiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ encadenado
Word origin
The term 'shackled' originates from the word 'shackle', which dates back to the Middle English word 'shakle' and the Old French word 'acquel' or 'asquel', meaning a 'chain' or 'bond'. It is derived from the Latin 'catena', meaning 'chain', reflecting a deep-rooted connection to ideas of binding and restraining. The use of shackles has been historically associated with the confinement of prisoners, slaves, and other forms of oppression, highlighting its significant role in human history. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass metaphorical meanings, expressing limitations and constraints in various aspects of life. Today, it represents not only physical bindings but also emotional, social, and intellectual restraints.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,361, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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