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bond
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of BOND
1
something that physically prevents free movement <before they could release the captive, they had to undo a number of bonds>
Synonyms band, bind, bracelet, chain, cuff(s), fetter, handcuff(s), irons, ligature, manacle(s), shackle
Related Words captivity, confinement, constraint, curb, enchainment, enslavement, hindrance, immurement, imprisonment, incarceration, restraint, restriction; entanglement, net, trammel, trap; collar, straitjacket (also straightjacket); fastener, hobble, hold, hold-down, holding, tie
2
a uniting or binding force or influence <the bond of love between them was so strong that even death could not break it>
Related Words attachment, connection, fastening, hookup, joint, linkage, linkup, nexus, tie-up, union, yoke; affection, fondness, sympathy; fetter, handcuff, manacle, shackle, trammel; constraint, curb, hampering, limit, limitation, restraint, restriction
Near Antonyms detaching, disengaging, parting, separation; unbinding, unfastening, unfettering, untying (or untieing); emancipation, freedom, liberation, release
3
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation <signed a bond to repay the money>
4
a substance used to stick things together <what type of bond works best on ceramics?>
Related Words epoxy, epoxy resin, library paste, mucilage, paste, superglue, water glass; dope, goo, gum
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