Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trammel
verb
/ˈtræm.əl/
Definition
To restrain or hinder the movement of something or someone.
Examples
- His strict schedule seemed to trammel his creativity.
- Nature trammels the flow of the river with its many obstacles.
- The new regulations could trammel the growth of small businesses.
Meaning
Trammel refers to the act of restricting freedom or movement, often used in contexts where someone is bound by rules or physical limitations.
Synonyms
- restrain
- restrict
- hinder
- confine
- impede
