enfetter — to restrain with chains or shackles; to restrict someone's freedom or movement
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to restrain with chains or shackles; to restrict someone's freedom or movement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfetər/
Example Sentences
- The overprotective parents enfettered their teenager with so many rules that he couldn't even choose his own socks.
- Corporate bureaucracy enfettered the innovative team's ability to make quick decisions.
- She felt enfettered by social expectations and decided to quit her job to become a street performer.
enfetter
VERB[/ɪnˈfetər/]
to restrain with chains or shackles; to restrict someone's freedom or movement
The guards enfetter the prisoner with heavy iron chains before the long march.
Though enfettered, his letter makes life better!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'feter' meaning 'chains for the feet' combined with the prefix 'en-'. The word literally means to put shackles or chains on someone, especially around their ankles.
Breakdown
en- (to put into/cause to be) + fetter (chains, shackles)
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📝Examples
“The overprotective parents enfettered their teenager with so many rules that he couldn't even choose his own socks.”
“Corporate bureaucracy enfettered the innovative team's ability to make quick decisions.”
“She felt enfettered by social expectations and decided to quit her job to become a street performer.”
“The chef complained that health regulations enfettered his culinary creativity like a straitjacket.”
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