shackle
/ˈʃækl/
shack · le
ˈʃæk · l
English Definition
n./v. chain, restrict freedom
Significado en Español
grillete, cadena
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xiềng xích, gông cùm
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Example Sentence
The law shackled new businesses.
法律限制了新企业。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
shackle(restraint)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “shackle”:
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A
liberate
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B
release
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C
free
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D
restrain
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D — restrain.
“shackle” means n./v. chain, restrict freedom
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In order to progress, sometimes it is necessary to remove any ______ that may be holding us back.
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A
shackles
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B
entrances
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C
inclinations
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D
punishments
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A — shackles.
“shackle” means n./v. chain, restrict freedom
Common questions about “shackle”
What does “shackle” mean?
shackle — n./v. chain, restrict freedom. In Chinese: 镣铐，束缚.
How do you pronounce “shackle”?
shackle is pronounced /ˈʃækl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: shack · le.
How do you use “shackle” in a sentence?
The law shackled new businesses. (法律限制了新企业。)
What are synonyms for “shackle”?
chain, restrain — all close in meaning to shackle (n./v. chain, restrict freedom).
Is “shackle” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. shackle appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “shackle”?
shackle(restraint)
