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shackle

/ˈʃækl/noun

उच्चारण शैकल

बेड़ी, हथकड़ी, ज़ंजीर

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noun
  1. 1

    [C, usually plural]

    one of a pair of metal rings joined by a chain, put around a prisoner's wrists or ankles to stop them from escaping

    बेड़ी, हथकड़ी, ज़ंजीर

    • The prisoners were kept in shackles.

    Synonyms fetters chains irons manacles handcuffs

  2. 2

    [plural] the shackles of sth formal

    something that prevents you from doing what you want to do or from living freely

    (किसी चीज़ के) बंधन, बेड़ियाँ

    • a nation freed from the shackles of colonial rule
    • Radhika broke free from the shackles of poverty through hard work.

    Synonyms restraints constraints bonds fetters

verb
  1. 1

    [T, usually passive] ~ sb (to sth)

    to put shackles on somebody

    बेड़ी डालना, ज़ंजीरों से बाँधना

    • The prisoner was shackled to the wall.

    Synonyms chain fetter manacle handcuff

    Opposite unshackle release free

  2. 2

    [T, usually passive]

    to prevent somebody from behaving or speaking as they want

    बाँधकर रखना, जकड़ना

    • The villagers were shackled by old traditions.

    Synonyms restrict hamper hinder restrain inhibit

    Opposite free liberate

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unshackle verb