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straitjacketnounA jacket-like garment with very long sleeves which can be secured in place, thus preventing the wearer from moving his or her arms. Often used in psychiatric hospitals to prevent patients from injuring themselves or others.

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straitjacketnounA jacket-like garment with very long sleeves which can be secured in place, thus preventing the wearer from moving his or her arms. Often used in psychiatric hospitals to prevent patients from injuring themselves or others.
corsetnounA woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.
jacketnounA piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length.
yokenounSenses relating to a frame around the neck.
strait-jacketa 1964 American psychological horror film directed and produced by William Castle, written by Robert Bloch and starring Joan Crawford.
straitjacketsnounA jacket-like garment with very long sleeves which can be secured in place, thus preventing the wearer from moving his or her arms. Often used in psychiatric hospitals to prevent patients from injuring themselves or others.
shacklesnoun"Shackles (Praise You)" is the debut single by American gospel singer-songwriter duo Mary Mary.
restraintsnoun(uncountable) control or caution; reserve
procrusteanEnforcing strict conformity through disregard of individual differences or special circumstances.
shackledverbRestrained by shackles, chained.
handcuffsnounA fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.
manaclesnounmanacle
dogmanounA doctrine (or set of doctrines) relating to matters such as morality and faith, set forth authoritatively by a religious organization or leader.
stultifyingTending to stultify.
shacklingnoun(usually in the plural) A restraint fitted over a human or animal appendage, such as an ankle, finger, or wrist, normally used in a pair joined by a chain.
suffocatingThat tends to suffocate the target(s); so overwhelming and lethal or life-threatening as to suffocate; suffocative.
shacklenoun(usually in the plural) A restraint fitted over a human or animal appendage, such as an ankle, finger, or wrist, normally used in a pair joined by a chain.
unshackleverbTo remove restrictions or inhibitions; to allow full freedom and power.
bondagenounThe state of being enslaved or the practice of slavery.
constrictiveThat constricts, or is accompanied by constriction.

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