Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fetters
noun
/ˈfɛtərz/
Definition
Fetters are chains or shackles that are used to restrain someone, typically around the ankles or wrists.
Examples
- The prisoner’s fetters clanked as he walked.
- She felt the fetters of her old habits holding her back from pursuing her dreams.
- The law was seen as a fetter on innovation and creativity.
Meaning
The term is often used metaphorically to describe any form of constraint or restriction that hinders someone’s freedom or ability to act.
Synonyms
- shackles
- chains
- restrictions
- bindings
- handcuffs
