bondage
Translation
bondage, slavery, servitude, captivity
Examples
They were held in bondage for years.
They were held in bondage for years.
He wrote about freedom from spiritual bondage.
He wrote about freedom from spiritual bondage.
Grammar Patterns
in bondage in a state of slavery or servitude The people were held in bondage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: slavery, servitude, captivity; Antonyms: freedom, liberty
Etymology
From 'bond' + the suffix '-age' (a state or condition). Literally, the state of being bound.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-age' often denotes a state of being (e.g., marriage). So, 'bondage' is the state of being in 'bonds'.