shackled 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of shacklednext
as in manacled

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shackled

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verb

past tense of shackle
1
as in bound
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains unwilling to shackle the dogs to the wall of the house

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2
as in hampered
to create difficulty for the work or activity of shackled by poverty and ignorance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shackled
  1. bound
  2. tied
  3. chained
  4. obstructed
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  • In the first verse, the drums march stiffly, while the bass is excitable like the cad Khan targets, popping rudely and bounding showily into the chorus.
    Elias Leight, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Most causes of bounding pulses are normal compensatory responses of the heart.
    Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
Definition of bound
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  • Several Democratic lawmakers and groups like the American Civil Liberties Union opposed the measure largely because of how it is funded by the new fee tied to criminal convictions.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • They are tied for sixth in scoring (26 points per game).
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of tied
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  • Steve Carrell, a therapist, is held captive and chained to a bed by his client in Hulu’s The Patient.
    Julia Sullivan, SELF, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Before ending up on the euthanasia list at the shelter, Chapo spent four years chained in a yard, neglected, and this time outdoors left Chapo with a skin infection, intestinal worms, and a fractured set of teeth from chewing on his chain.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of chained
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  • There is more programming ahead about the importance of battleground states, how to get others in the community to vote, the rules for early voting and how to ensure your rights are not obstructed at the ballot box.
    Alphonso David, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The ranger alleged that Dorsett had interfered and obstructed him from performing his law enforcement duties.
    Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of obstructed
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