bondage

Definition

  • noun: the state of being a slave
  • noun: the tenure or service of a villein, serf, or slave
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: slavery, imprisonment, bond service

Examples

  • He delivered the slaves from 'bondage'. [=he freed the slaves]

  • He struggled in the 'bondage' of drug addiction.

  • a population held/kept in 'bondage'

Movie quotes

  • (..) - For what possible reason? - For your pleasure. - Really? - And mine - something to consider. No. Hard limit. "Is bondage acceptable to the submissive?" I'm good with rope. Leather casts, hand cuffs... Please lose tape. - And whats others? - Cable ties? (..)
    2015 Fifty Shades of Grey