Holdup and Manacle

Holdup

Holdup noun - An instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business.

Manacle and holdup are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Manacle" instead a noun "Holdup".

Manacle

Manacle noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.
Usage example: the warring groups need to shake off the manacle of their troubled past and learn to live with one another in peace

Holdup and manacle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Holdup" instead a noun "Manacle".

Nearby Word: manacled
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