shackling

verb

Definition of shacklingnext
present participle of shackle
1
as in binding
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains unwilling to shackle the dogs to the wall of the house

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2
as in hampering
to create difficulty for the work or activity of shackled by poverty and ignorance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shackling
  1. binding
  2. impeding
  3. tying
  4. obstructing
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  • Ethiopia should commit to reaching a legally binding agreement based in international law that preserves all parties' water security while supporting Ethiopia's development goals.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In addition, Head owns leading binding brand Tyrolia, and the Protector bindings are a major safety innovation and big deal in the marketplace, designed to help prevent knee injuries, a dread of skiers everywhere.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of binding
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  • Old equipment and years of mergers and acquisitions are likely impeding the ability of telecommunications providers to toss Beijing out of their networks.
    Sam Sabin, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
  • For individuals who are unable to pay the fines, alternative punishments could include impeding passport renewal, vehicle registration, obtaining country exit permits, or the ability to acquire or renew driver's licenses.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of impeding
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  • This marks the first positive forensic match tying Mangione directly to the scene where Brian Thompson was gunned down just over a week ago outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel.
    Dakin Andone, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Tangent Since the reports tying Mangione and Kaczynski together first surfaced Monday, search interest in the Unabomber’s case has skyrocketed.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of tying
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  • Bateman posted bond but was arrested again, accused of obstructing justice in a federal investigation.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The earlier felony counts include possession of methamphetamine, possession of narcotic drugs and bail jumping and misdemeanor counts of resisting or obstructing an officer and possession of drug paraphernalia.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of obstructing
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