leashed

On a line

Leashed means attached to or restrained by a leash—the cord or strap used to control an animal: The dog must be leashed in public areas.

Figuratively, leashed suggests being held back or under someone's control: He kept his anger leashed, leashed to a desk job.

restrained

tethered

Fastened by a line

shackled · secured · tied · anchored · hitched · strapped · fastened · roped · moored · confined

pet

collar

Neck encirclement

dog · companion · obedience · training · handler · owner · lead · walk · park · sidewalk

safety

harness

Straps controlling an animal

secured · toddler · clip · carabiner · belay · lanyard · attachment

controlled

curbed

Limited or checked

tempered · bridled · governed · managed · constrained · suppressed · contained · disciplined · moderated · regulated

Categories
Opposites
physical restraint

leashedunleashed

Released from confinement

unbound · untethered · loose · free · unchained

freedom of movement/action

leashedfree

Without payment or restriction

loose · unconfined · liberated · unrestricted · running wild

metaphorical control

leashedunleashed

Released from confinement

unbridled · unrestrained · unchecked · uncontrolled · let loose

Phrases
Family

leash, unleash, leashes, unleashed, unleashing, leashing, leashless

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G