bonded
Stuck together securely
Bonded describes things joined or secured together.
Materials are bonded with adhesive; atoms bond chemically.
People who are bonded share a close emotional connection: The team bonded over shared hardship.
In commerce, bonded goods are held in a customs warehouse until duties are paid.
A bonded employee is covered by insurance against dishonesty or failure to perform: bonded contractors, bonded warehouse.
Linked or united
- fusedJoined by melting together
- attachedJoined to another thing
- linkedFastened to another
- coupledJoined in pairs
tethered · affixed · fastened · anchored · welded · soldered · glued · cemented
Woven or knit material
- leatherTanned animal skin
- interfacingConnecting between systems
- laminatedBonded between protective layers
- fusedJoined by melting together
nonwoven · fiber · interlining · pressed · layered · composite · backing · reinforced
Joined to another thing
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- connectedJoined to another
- closeNearby or to shut
- intimateClosely personal or private
loyal · committed · trusting · inseparable · paired · united · kindred · solidarity
Enforceable written agreement
- obligationRequired task or commitment
- suretyBacker of obligation
- bailCourt-set release payment
- indemnityProtection against financial loss
guarantee · liability · oath · covenant · sworn · binding · enforceable · notarized
Sharing electrons between atoms
- ionicConcerning charged particles
- molecularOf tiny particles
- atomsSmallest elemental units
- electronsNegative charges in atoms
valence · compound · polymer · adhesive · epoxy · resin · polymerization · synthesis
Compulsory labor under masters
- indenturedContracted to serve
- apprenticedBound for training
- contractedReduced in size
- enslavedMade someone's property
peonage · exploitation · coerced · obligated · bound · historical · colonial · plantation
joined
Linked or united
coupled · tethered · affixed · fastened · anchored · welded · soldered · glued · cemented · laminated
fabric
Woven or knit material
- leatherTanned animal skin
- interfacingConnecting between systems
- laminatedBonded between protective layers
fused · nonwoven · fiber · interlining · pressed · layered · composite · backing · reinforced
attached
Joined to another thing
intimate · loyal · committed · trusting · inseparable · paired · united · kindred · solidarity · fellowship
contract
Enforceable written agreement
- obligationRequired task or commitment
- suretyBacker of obligation
- bailCourt-set release payment
indemnity · guarantee · liability · oath · covenant · sworn · binding · enforceable · notarized · fiduciary
covalent
Sharing electrons between atoms
electrons · valence · compound · polymer · adhesive · epoxy · resin · polymerization · synthesis · hydrogen
servitude
Compulsory labor under masters
- indenturedContracted to serve
- apprenticedBound for training
- contractedReduced in size
enslaved · peonage · exploitation · coerced · obligated · bound · historical · colonial · plantation · trafficking
debt
Money owed another
- securitiesTradeable financial assets
- debentureUnsecured debt instrument
- treasuryStored organizational funds
municipal · corporate · coupon · yield · maturity · principal · interest · callable · convertible · junk
customs
Traditional practices or import taxes
storage · tariff · excise · freight · cargo · inventory · licensed · regulated · inspection · clearance
- pairspair, pairs, two, duo, duos
- social rankstatus, rank, nobility, class, peerage
- social ranksking, queen, emperor, empress, noble
- togethernesstogether, united, unity, togetherness, closeness
- closenessclose by, close contact, close-knit, next door, up close
- dependabilityreliable, dependable, trustworthy, trusted, steadfast
bondedunbonded
Not chemically joined
detached · separated · loose · disconnected · unattached
bondedestranged
Separated by emotional distance
alienated · disconnected · distant · detached · unattached
bondedunbonded
Not chemically joined
unsecured · uninsured · unguaranteed · uncertified · unlicensed
- James BondBritish intelligence agent
- bond yieldsReturns on debt instruments
- bail bondPretrial release guarantee
- bond tradingBuying and selling fixed-income instruments
- spiritual bondIntangible link between souls
- emotional bondAffective tie between people