Bondage

/ˈbɒn.dɪd͡ʒ/ · noun

Meaning

The state of being enslaved or the practice of slavery..

Definitions by Sense

1. The state of being enslaved or the practice of slavery.
2. (by extension) The state of lacking freedom; constraint.
3. (sex) The practice of physically restraining people for sexual pleasure, such as by tying up or shackling.
4. (attributive) Applied to clothing with many buckles, zips, etc., associated with punk and goth subcultures.

Example Sentences

debt bondage

In Judeo-Christian tradition, the Israelites fled bondage at the hands of the Egyptians, only to wander in the wilderness for the next four decades.

"She was the Wicked Witch of the East, as I said," answered the little woman. "She has held all the Munchkins in bondage for many years, making them slave for her night and day. Now they are all set free, and are grateful to you for the favor."

He lived in financial bondage to his cocaine habit; no matter how much he earned, it all seemed to disappear up his nose.

Their marriage broke up when she discovered he had been engaging in bondage games with a local dominatrix while he was supposedly working out at the gym.

bondage trousers; bondage jeans; bondage pants

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• bondages

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