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
Verb
  • By binding to pain receptors, cannabis can reduce the perception of pain and provide comfort.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The filing also details recent developments, including a binding term sheet to acquire a majority stake in Dear Cashmere Group Holding Company, and various equity grants and agreements with FirstFire Global Opportunities Fund, LLC.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of binding
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  • The Department of Transportation said more than 400 roads are closed in the state, impeding travel and rescue efforts.
    NBC News, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
  • For slower, first-time marathoners, the risk of a super shoe impeding their efforts may not be worth the meager potential reward, especially at these prices.
    Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of impeding
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  • That challenge is also led by Missouri, which made many of the same legal arguments tying its finances to MOHELA’s revenues.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Set it up by tying a 12 to 24 inch length of 6-lb fluorocarbon to your main line, leaving a 3- to 4-inch tag end off your knot, and then tie on a 1/4 ounce casting weight to the bottom of the line.
    Kubie Brown, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of tying
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  • However, unlike a lot of heavy side bangs that don't reach beyond the eyebrows, Rihanna's are rather long and, thus, obstructing her view, sometimes over both eyes.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • He was also accused of abetting the ex-minister in obstructing the course of justice.
    Low De Wei and Bernadette Toh / Bloomberg, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of obstructing
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