shackle
Translation
to chain up, to restrain, to restrict
Examples
The prisoners were shackled together.
The prisoners were shackled together.
She felt shackled by her family's expectations.
She felt shackled by her family's expectations.
Grammar Patterns
to shackle ((sb./sth.)) to put chains on someone or something to limit their movement The guards came to shackle the prisoner.
to be shackled by ((sth.)) to be restricted by something intangible She felt shackled by her family's expectations.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fetter, manacle, restrain; Antonyms: free, release, liberate
Etymology
From Old English 'sceacel' meaning 'shackle, bond'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a prisoner trying to 'shake' off their shackles. The sound association can help.