bind | Definition of bind

bind

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of bind

1 to confine or restrain with or as if with chains

prisons tend to bind convicted criminals for transport

Synonyms of bind

chain, enchain, enfetter, fetter, gyve, handcuff, manacle, pinion, shackle, trammel

Words Related to bind

bit, hobble, hog-tie, iron, lash, secure, tie, truss

attach, fasten, join, link

confine, constrain, curb, hamper, hinder, impede

limit, restrict

entangle, tangle

Near Antonyms of bind

emancipate, free, liberate, loose, release, rescue

undo, unfasten, untangle, untie

detach, disengage

Antonyms of bind

unbind, unfetter, unshackle

2 to cover with a bandage

bind the wound to stop the bleeding

Synonyms of bind

bandage, dress, swathe

Words Related to bind

attend, care (for), doctor, medicate, minister (to), nurse, treat

cure, heal, mend, rehabilitate, remedy

Near Antonyms of bind

3 to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord

bind the asparagus spears carefully before packing the bunches

Synonyms of bind

band, tie, truss

Words Related to bind

cinch, cord, rope, strap, thread, wire

lash, leash, tether

interlace, intertwine, interweave, lace

entangle, knot, snarl, tangle, twist

Near Antonyms of bind

undo, unfasten, unlace, unlash, unloose, unloosen, unstrap, unstring, unthread

unleash, untether

disentangle, unravel, unsnarl, untangle, untwine, untwist

uncoil, unspool, unwind

Antonyms of bind