thrall

noun
UK: /θrɔːl/
US: /θrɑːl/

  1. A person who is controlled by someone or something, unable to act freely.

    1. He was in her thrall, doing whatever she asked.
    2. The nation remained in the thrall of the dictator's propaganda for years.

  2. Historical: A slave or serf; someone held in servitude.

    1. In ancient times, a thrall had no rights.
    2. The Vikings sometimes took people as thralls after a raid.

Synonyms

slave addict captive serf subject bondman vassal
thrall transitive-verb

  1. To enslave or hold someone under complete control.

    1. The cult leader sought to thrall his followers.
    2. The mesmerizing music seemed to thrall the entire audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thrall" in English means: A person who is controlled by someone or something, unable to act freely., Historical: A slave or serf; someone held in servitude..

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

Synonyms for "thrall": slave, addict, captive, serf, subject, bondman, vassal.

Example usage of "thrall": "He was in her thrall, doing whatever she asked.". More examples on the page.