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tramell

tramell

9.9
Something that stops people from moving or acting freely
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : impedimento
  • He viewed tradition as a tramell that prevented progress.

Examples

  • The tramell of bureaucracy can slow down progress.

  • Without any tramell, the artist felt free to express herself fully.

  • The outdated rule became a tramell to innovation in the company.

  • Many artists feel a tramell on their creativity due to strict guidelines.

  • The outdated rule became a tramell that restricted innovation in the company.

  • He viewed tradition as a tramell that hindered progress.

  • Many artists find a tramell on their creativity due to strict guidelines.

Synonyms

restraint
vstramell
73 4.7

Something used to hold a person or animal still

is about restriction of freedom more broadly, not only physical limits
bridle
vstramell
2 7.0

Something that limits a person's actions or power

is a broader hindrance term rather than a control device
trammel
vstramell
  • Formal
9.9

Something that limits a person's freedom or action

is the same meaning but appears as an old rare spelling

Antonyms

freedom
∞ 1.0

The right to act, speak, or think as you want without being stopped

liberation
127 3.9

The act of setting people free from control or unfair treatment

How Restrictive

straitjacket
7 7.5
to shackle
35 6.2
tramell
  • Archaic
9.9
restriction
340 3.0
limitation
167 3.3

Surface Forms

tramell singular
tramells plural

Etymology

Tramell once meant something that stops or limits you and comes from trama 'weft', so imagine being caught in woven threads that hold you back. That's why a tramell can mean a restriction or obstacle that prevents freedom or change.