Thrall
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /θɹɔːl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thrall is a noun meaning (literary, otherwise archaic) Slave; one under the control of another.
Meaning
(literary, otherwise archaic) Slave; one under the control of another.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The state of being under the control of another person.
- A shelf; a stand for barrels, etc.
- (literary, otherwise archaic) To make a thrall; enslave.
- (archaic) Enthralled; captive.
Example Sentences
My father was always a thrall to alcohol.
Go: release him from the thrall of Hautia.
Today's kids are in thrall to their phones.
My servant, which that is my thrall by right
Word Forms
- thralls
- thralling
- thralled
Synonyms for thrall
Depending on context, synonyms include grasp, slavery, bondage, thralldom, thraldom.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bondage, slavery, slave, captive, prisoner, grip.
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