fet·ter 
/ˈfɛtɚ/ verb
fet·ters; fet·tered; fet·ter·ing /ˈfɛtɚ/ verb [+ obj] 1 formal : to prevent (someone or something) from moving or acting freely
▪ He found himself fettered by responsibilities. ▪ restrictions that fetter [=hinder] creativity 2 old-fashioned : to put chains around someone's feet to prevent motion
▪ fetter [=shackle] a prisoner
▪ He found himself fettered by responsibilities. ▪ restrictions that fetter [=hinder] creativity
▪ fetter [=shackle] a prisoner
