Shackled: meaning, definitions and examples

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shackled

 

[ หˆสƒรฆkษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acorrentado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเค‚เคœเฅ€เคฐ เคฌเค‚เคงเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gefesselt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terbelenggu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะณะฝั–ั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zwiฤ…zany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸ็ธ›ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enchaรฎnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ encadenado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zincirlenmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์Šฌ์— ๋ฌถ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spoutanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zviazanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๆŸ็ผš็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okovan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fangaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะทั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ™แƒ˜แƒšแƒ“แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™ncirlษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ encadenado

Etymology

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.