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trammeled

 

[ træmld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

figurative use

Trammeled refers to something that is restrained, hindered, or limited in some way. This concept often applies to rights, freedoms, or opportunities that are stifled by external forces. When something is described as trammeled, it signifies a lack of freedom or movement, often implying an unjust limitation. This term is frequently used in literary and political contexts to illustrate how societal or institutional pressures can restrict individual agency.

Synonyms

confined, constrained, hindered, restrained, restricted

Examples of usage

  • Her creativity felt trammeled by the strict guidelines.
  • The laws trammeled the citizens' rights.
  • He felt trammeled by societal expectations.

Translations

Translations of the word "trammeled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 constrangido

🇮🇳 बाधित

🇩🇪 eingeschränkt

🇮🇩 terhambat

🇺🇦 обмежений

🇵🇱 ograniczony

🇯🇵 制約された

🇫🇷 restreint

🇪🇸 restringido

🇹🇷 kısıtlanmış

🇰🇷 제한된

🇸🇦 مقيد

🇨🇿 omezený

🇸🇰 obmedzený

🇨🇳 受限的

🇸🇮 omejen

🇮🇸 takmarkaður

🇰🇿 шектеулі

🇬🇪 შეზღუდული

🇦🇿 məhdudlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 restringido

Etymology

The word 'trammeled' has its origins in the Middle English term 'tramel', which denotes a type of net or snare used for trapping animals, derived from the Old French word 'tramel', itself rooted in the Latin word 'tramabus', referring to a 'trap'. Over time, the term evolved from its literal application in fisheries and hunting into a more figurative sense, embodying the idea of being ensnared or restricted in one’s actions. Initially, it described physical limitations but gradually expanded to express metaphorical restrictions on freedom or agency. By the 19th century, 'trammeled' began to appear in political discourse, emphasizing the constraints placed on individual rights and social freedoms. The semantic shift highlights how language evolves, reflecting historical changes in societal values regarding liberty and oppression.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,429, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.