Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
befret
verb
/bɪˈfrɛt/
Definition
To deprive of freedom or to enslave.
Examples
- He felt befret by the oppressive rules imposed by the regime.
- Many soldiers returned home, feeling befret after their experiences in the war.
Meaning
The term ‘befret’ refers to the action of causing someone to lose their liberty or personal freedom, often implying a state of bondage or captivity.
Synonyms
- enslave
- imprison
- confine
- subjugate
