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fettering

The word “fettering” has 3 syllables: fet-ter-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈfɛtɚɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “fettering” has 81 synonyms and 31 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fettering along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for fettering

Antonyms for fettering

Meanings of fettering

  • verb
    1. To shackle or bind up with fetters.
    2. To restrain or impede; to hamper.
  • noun
    1. The act by which something is fettered or constricted.

Example Sentences

  • The dictator was fettering his people with endless restrictions.
  • She felt that the rigid schedule was fettering her creativity.
  • By fettering free speech, the regime sought to control the population.
  • The heavy laws were fettering economic growth.
  • He realized that fear was fettering him from pursuing his dreams.

On this page you'll find 112 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fettering, such as: aiding, arresting, assisting, attaching, baffling, balking, barricading.

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