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Something that physically restrains freedom of movement

A means of control or restraint

Something that encumbers progress or movement

A limiting condition, rule or measure

To physically restrain, especially with chains or manacles

To impede the work or progress of

To join, fasten, or connect

To reject or block (a motion or proposal)

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Noun

Something that physically restrains freedom of movement

electronic ankle bracelet

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“Trying to think clearly, he told Corrie to release the fetter around his right wrist.”

Noun

A means of control or restraint

circumscription

line of demarcation

nonproliferation

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“The physical body is for many reasons not only a source of perpetual nuisance, but also a fetter that prevents escape from misery.”

Noun

Something that encumbers progress or movement

stumbling block

fly in the ointment

spanner in the works

monkey wrench in the works

millstone around your neck

psychological baggage

millstone round someone's neck

circumscription

stone in one's path

small difficulty

defensive measures

mountain to climb

point of contention

matter of contention

negative aspect

thorn in one's side

bone of contention

something wrong

other side of the coin

millstone round one's neck

joker in the pack

holding pattern

source of difficulty

source of trouble

concerning matter

thorn in the flesh

difficult situation

area of activity

area of interest

logistical hurdle

logistical problem

logistical challenge

logistical complication

logistical hiccup

logistical issue

personal concern

unwanted responsibility

sensitive issue

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“The concepts through which we try to apprehend the impact of globalization on our lives may lead to an experience of globalization as a fetter on our ability to act effectively in the world.”

Noun

A limiting condition, rule or measure

circumscription

part and parcel

necessary condition

terms and conditions

necessary thing

essential requirement

essential condition

obligatory condition

lack of certainty

non-negotiable point

string attached

not to be missed

indispensable thing

indispensable item

string attached to something

basic ingredient

important consideration

important thing

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Verb

To physically restrain, especially with chains or manacles

clip someone's wings

put a straitjacket on

tie someone's hands

put handcuffs on

tie one's hands

have on a tight leash

subject to forced labour

reduce to slavery

condemn to servitude

sell into slavery

condemn to slavery

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“Rip the purple robes from his shoulders, and fetter him with chains that shall never be broken.”

Verb

To impede the work or progress of

put straitjacket on

throw monkey wrench in

cramp someone's style

cramp one's style

stand in the way of

throw a spanner in the works

throw a monkey wrench in the works of

get in the way of

give a hard time

put the kibosh on

bring to screeching halt

give the run around

put at a disadvantage

place at a disadvantage

stem the flow of

keep a tight rein on

keep within bounds

keep the lid on

impose limits on

prevent from making progress

give disadvantage

tie one's hands

put out of commission

put the brakes on

take out of play

not allow to go beyond

keep within the limits of

queer someone's pitch

be a hindrance to

throw a spoke in the wheel of

keep under control

put in an unfavourable position

treat unfavourably

do a disservice to

inflict a handicap on

give a disadvantage to

put the brakes on

keep tight rein on

drag through the mud

clip one's wings

queer the pitch of

poke full of holes

place a limit on

keep within limits

draw the line on

upset the applecart

dash one's hope

throw a monkey wrench into

put on back burner

take the edge off

put a damper on

tranquillise^UK

take the sting out

make cutbacks in

take the bite out

bring to a standstill

get the better of

put half nelson on

bring under control

make less intense

get under control

put a ceiling on

gain control over

gain mastery over

tie someone's hands

strangle at birth

keep control of

keep on a string

keep feeling inside oneself

put a spoke in someone's wheel

bring an end to

throw cold water on

make less active

bring into line

lay down the law to someone

make reductions in

patch things up

pour cold water on

take the bite out of

take the sting out of

take the heat off

make reasonable

bring to an end

bring to a stop

keep to a minimum

keep at a minimum

head off at pass

put the stopper on

bring to a halt

take tough action

axe^UK

keep under wraps

ax^US

limit to a fixed amount

restrict the consumption of

put a restriction on

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“I am appalled he would sanction the introduction of legislation such as this which, as Deputy Dukes said, will fetter the members of the House now and in the future.”

Verb

To join, fasten, or connect

fasten together

draw a connection between

gather together

attach securely

throw in together

stick like a barnacle

hold on like bulldog

stick like glue

supply electricity to

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Verb

To reject or block (a motion or proposal)

give the thumbs down

give the thumbs down to

declare null and void

place an embargo on

give thumbs down

refuse permission to

put the kibosh on

give the red light to

give something a miss

give thumbs down to

fail to take advantage of

send one's regrets

shake one's head

say ‘no’ to

not take advantage of

turn deaf ear to

draw the line at

refuse to receive

give the brush-off to

shut the door on

turn thumbs down

stand in the way

let something slide

fail to include

fail to mention

close one's doors to

refuse to take advantage of

look down one's nose at

give the red light

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