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fettering

/ˈfɛtərɪŋ/

Translations

fetteringnoun

fetterings

/ˈfɛtərɪŋ/

Gerund noun: ‘the fettering of…’

entraveAu sens de restriction ou de mise sous contrainte.

The fettering of dissent throughout the country drew international condemnation.

L’entrave à la dissidence dans tout le pays a suscité une condamnation internationale.

Synonyms

fetteringgerund / present participle

/ˈfɛt.ər.ɪŋ/

Used as a participial adjective derived from the verb “fetter”.

entravant

The fettering regulations made it difficult for the company to innovate.

Les réglementations entravant l’entreprise ont rendu difficile l’innovation.

Additional translations

contraignantPlus soutenu, pour une contrainte qui limite la liberté d’action.

Synonyms

fetterverb

fettering

Gerund

fettered

Past Simple

fettered

Past Participle

fettering

Gerund

/ˈfɛtə/

/ˈfɛtər/

entraverVerbe courant pour « restreindre », « gêner » ou « limiter ».

The new regulations fetter the company's ability to innovate.

Les nouvelles réglementations entravent la capacité de l'entreprise à innover.

Additional translations

enchaînerSens concret de lier avec des chaînes, surtout aux chevilles.

Synonyms

Antonyms

set free

Definitions

fetteringnoun

The act or process of restraining or confining someone or something.

The fettering of dissent throughout the country drew international condemnation.

fetteringgerund / present participle

Restricting or confining in a way that limits freedom or movement.

The fettering regulations made it difficult for the company to innovate.

fetterverb

To restrain with chains or manacles, typically around the ankles.

The prisoners were fettered to prevent them from escaping.

To restrict or hinder someone in an unfair or undesirable way.

The new regulations fetter the company's ability to innovate.