fetter

noun
UK: /ˈfetər/
US: /ˈfetər/

  1. A chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner.

    1. The fetter kept the prisoner from escaping jail.
    2. The protesters were placed in fetters after refusing to disperse peacefully from the demonstration.

Synonyms

hamper bind restrict restrain shackle
fetter transitive-verb

  1. To restrain someone or something with chains or shackles.

    1. They fetter the prisoner before escorting him.
    2. The dictator sought to fetter the press by censoring dissenting voices.

  2. To restrict or restrain someone's freedom or actions.

    1. Don't fetter my creativity with rules.
    2. Excessive regulations can fetter economic growth and innovation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "fetter" is /ˈfetər/ in British English and /ˈfetər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fetter": hamper, bind, restrict, restrain, shackle.

Example usage of "fetter": "The fetter kept the prisoner from escaping jail.". More examples on the page.