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manacle

noun/verb
/ˈmæn.ə.kəl/

Meaning

A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.

Example Sentences

The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court.

Synonyms

shackle, handcuff, fetter, restraint

Antonyms

freedom, release

Collocations

manacle hands, manacle prisoner, iron manacles, manacled together

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