thrall
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for thrall, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person held as a slave or in servitude, under the total control of another.
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.
How to use thrall
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old Norse þræll ("slave"), borrowed into Old English as þrǣl.
Full origin of thrall →Frequently asked questions
What does “thrall” mean?
The word “thrall” means a person held as a slave or in servitude, under the total control of another. In plain terms, someone enslaved, or the state of being completely under someone else's power or spell.
How do you pronounce “thrall”?
“Thrall” is pronounced thrawl (/θɹɔːl/ in IPA).
How do you use “thrall” in a sentence?
Here is “thrall” used in a sentence: “In the old sagas, captured warriors were often made thralls.”
What part of speech is “thrall”?
“Thrall” is a noun.
Where does the word “thrall” come from?
The word “thrall” comes from Old English. From Old Norse þræll ("slave"), borrowed into Old English as þrǣl.
How many meanings does “thrall” have?
“Thrall” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person held as a slave or in servitude, under the total control of another.