Synonyms of ligatures

ligatures

noun

plural of ligature

1

as in handcuffs

something that physically prevents free movement

the surgeon tied a ligature around the tube to keep it in place

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handcuffs
• chains
• bracelets
• cuffs
• shackles
• manacles
• bands
• binds
• bonds
• ties
• irons
• fetters
• constraints
• collars
• confinements
• restraints
• traps
• restrictions
• entanglements
• hindrances
• holdings
• curbs
• imprisonments
• captivities
• trammels
• nets
• straitjackets
• fasteners
• incarcerations
• enslavements
• enchainments
• straightjackets
• immurements
• hold-downs
• hobbles
• holds

2

as in links

a uniting or binding force or influence

a common language is often the ligature that unites the people of a nation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• links
• bonds
• ties
• cords
• connections
• knots
• linkages
• cements
• fastenings
• attachments
• joints
• sympathies
• yokes
• handcuffs
• hookups
• restraints
• unions
• shackles
• restrictions
• constraints
• manacles
• limits
• nexuses
• nexus
• fetters
• trammels
• curbs
• limitations
• tie-ups
• affections
• linkups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separations
• partings
• freedoms
• releases
• liberations
• emancipations