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Antonyms for manacling


Grammar : Verb
Spell : man-uh-kuh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæn ə kəl



Definition of manacling

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "a fetter for the hand," from Old French manicle "manacles, handcuffs; bracelet; armor for the hands," from Latin manicula "handle," literally "little hand," diminutive of manicae "long sleeves of a tunic, gloves; armlets, gauntlets; handcuffs, manacles," from manus "hand" (see manual (adj.)). Related: Manacles.
  • In every cry of every man,In every infant's cry of fear,In every voice, in every ban,The mind-forged manacles I hear[Blake, "Songs of Experience"]
  • As in restrain : verb keep under control; hold back
  • As in shackle : verb restrain
  • As in tether : verb fasten
  • As in bind : verb fasten, secure
  • As in trammel : verb hamper
  • As in curb : verb repress, restrict
  • As in fetter : verb tie up, hold

Synonyms for manacling

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