thrall
/θrɔ:l/
Definition
- Noun:
- A person who is in bondage or servitude; a slave: "thrall" refers to someone who is completely under the control and in the power of another, lacking personal freedom.
- The state of being under the control or power of another person or thing: "thrall" can also describe the condition of being dominated, enslaved, or captivated by something.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Person):
- Noun (State/Condition):
Advanced Usage
- "to hold/keep someone in thrall": to have someone completely under one's control or power; to captivate someone.
- "to be in thrall to something": to be completely dominated or controlled by something (e.g., a habit, an idea, a person).
Variants and Related Words
- Enthrall (verb): To captivate, charm, or enslave.
- Enthralling (adjective): Captivating, fascinating.
Synonyms
- Slave: A person who is the legal property of another.
- Bondsman/Bondservant: A person bound to serve without wages.
- Captive: A person who has been taken prisoner.
- Vassal: A holder of land by feudal tenure on conditions of homage and allegiance (a historical form of servitude).
Related Phrases
- In bondage: In a state of being bound by law, force, or obligation; enslaved.
- Under the yoke: Under oppressive domination or control.
Noun
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someone held in bondage
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the state of being under the control of another person
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