chained up
Fastened with links
Chained up describes being secured or restrained with chains, typically to prevent escape or movement: The dog was chained up in the yard, protesters chained up to the fence.
It can apply to prisoners, animals, or anyone physically bound.
Figuratively, it suggests being trapped or restricted: I've been chained up at my desk all week.
- enchainedSecured with links
- fetteredBound in chains
- trappedUnable to escape
- held captiveKept by force
- shacklesMetal bonds for prisoners
manacles · under lock and key · captivity · tether · enslavement · padlock · bondage · tied down · oppression · restricted · dungeon · anchor · bound · hampered · constrained · imprisonment · indentured · yoked
chained upunchained
Freed from restraints
unbound · unfettered · unshackled · free · free-roaming
chained upliberated
Released from confinement
free · emancipated · set free · freed · at liberty
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