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confine vs shackle

shackle vs confine

confine is not a noun while shackle is a noun.

confine and shackle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
confine No No Yes No
shackle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shackle is a hyponym of confine; that is, shackle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than confine:
  • confine: to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
  • shackle: restrain with fetters
Other hyponyms of confine include bind, tie down, tie up, truss, fetter, enchain, pinion, impound, pound, pound, pound up, fold, pen up, ground.
confine (noun) shackle (noun)
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar
confine (verb) shackle (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access) restrain with fetters
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement bind the arms of
prevent from leaving or from being removed
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
close in
Difference between confine and shackle

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