bondage
4 synonyms and 4 antonyms for bondage, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The state of being enslaved, or forced servitude with no freedom.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
From Middle English bondage, originally meaning serfdom, ultimately traced to an Old English word for a householder or tenant farmer bound to a lord's land.
Full origin of bondage →Frequently asked questions
What does “bondage” mean?
The word “bondage” means the state of being enslaved, or forced servitude with no freedom.
How do you pronounce “bondage”?
“Bondage” is pronounced BON-dihj (/ˈbɑn.dɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bondage” in a sentence?
Here is “bondage” used in a sentence: “The novel follows a family escaping bondage in the 1800s.”
What part of speech is “bondage”?
“Bondage” is a noun.
Where does the word “bondage” come from?
The word “bondage” comes from Old English. From Middle English bondage, originally meaning serfdom, ultimately traced to an Old English word for a householder or tenant farmer bound to a lord's land.
Is “bondage” a common word?
“Bondage” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bondage” have?
“Bondage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the state of being enslaved, or forced servitude with no freedom.
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