fettering

ˈfɛtərɪŋ
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Translation of fettering into German,

Noun

process

Rare
the act of restraining or binding something
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Fesselung Ankettung
  • The fettering of prisoners was common in ancient times.Die Fesselung von Gefangenen war in der Antike üblich.

Adjective

1.

hindering

Rare
imposing constraints or hindrances
Rare
  • The fettering regulations slowed down the process.Die Vorschriften waren einschränkend und verlangsamten den Prozess.
2.

restriction

Rare
binding or confining
Rare
  • The fettering chains kept the prisoner from escaping.Die einengenden Ketten hinderten den Gefangenen am Entkommen.
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Synonyms and analogies of fettering in English

Examples of fettering in a sentence

  • Video evidence showed the fettering of the suspect during transport.
  • The fettering chains restricted his movement.
  • Fettering rules limited their creative freedom.
  • The fettering ropes restricted his movement.
  • The fettering regulations stifled innovation.
fetter
ˈfɛtə
Noun
1.

figurative

something that confines or restrains
  • Freed from the fetters of obligation, he pursued his dreams..Befreit von den Fesseln der Verpflichtung verfolgte er seine Träume
2.

physical restraint

Dated
chain or shackle for ankles or feet
Dated
  • The prisoner wore a heavy fetter on each ankle.Der Gefangene trug an jedem Knöchel eine schwere Fessel.
Verb
tr.
1.

limitation

confine or limit freedom
  • She felt fettered by her strict upbringing.Sie fühlte sich durch ihre strenge Erziehung eingeschränkt.
2.

physical restraint

Dated
shackle or bind with chains
Dated
fesseln an Ketten legen fesseln mit Ketten
  • The guards fettered the prisoner before transport.Die Wachen fesselten den Gefangenen vor dem Transport.

Translations of "fettering" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
Fesselungn.

Clamp for fettering a hind leg of an animal.

Klammer zur Fesselung eines Hinterbeines von Tieren.

einengende

Many felt that the fettering climate discouraged honest conversations about issues.

Viele fanden, dass das einengende Klima ehrliche Gespräche über Probleme entmutigte.

The fettering influence of peer pressure often discourages individual thinking.

Der einengende Einfluss des Gruppenzwangs entmutigt oft das individuelle Denken.

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fettering: Examples and translations in context

A good world needs knowledge, kindliness, and courage; it does not need a regretful hankering after the past or a fettering of the free intelligence by the words uttered long ago by ignorant men.

Eine gute Welt braucht Wissen, Güte und Mut, sie braucht keine schmerzliche Sehnsucht nach der Vergangenheit, keine Fesselung der freien Intelligenz durch Worte, die vor langer Zeit von unwissenden Männern gesprochen wurden.

The fettering mindset of the leaders discouraged team collaboration.

Die einengende Denkweise der Führungskräfte entmutigte die Zusammenarbeit im Team.

Peter had to learn this lesson, and failure to do so fully only resulted in fettering the Church and some of its apostles.

Petrus musste diese Lektion lernen, und das Versagen, immer so zu wandeln, führte zur Fesselung der Gemeinde und einiger ihrer Apostel.

Fettering structures in the company hindered innovative thinking among the employees.

Einengende Strukturen im Unternehmen behinderten das innovative Denken unter den Mitarbeitern.

Fettering policies around technology can stifle advancement in the industry.

Einengende Richtlinien zur Technologie können den Fortschritt in der Branche hemmen.

Fettering traditions prevented the community from embracing new ideas.

Einengende Traditionen hinderten die Gemeinschaft daran, neue Ideen anzunehmen.

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