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Definition fetter in British English

fetter verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈfetə(r)/
1

to limit someone's freedom to do what they want

Example

We are fettered by petty bureaucracy.

Synonyms and related words
limit tie down control
2

to put chains on a prisoner's feet

Synonyms and related words
tie up gag chain
Definition fetter in British English