is similar to
(used of persons) bound to a tract of land; hence their service is transferable from owner to owner
"an adscript serf"
is similar to
bound by contract
is similar to
forced to turn and face attackers
"a stag at bay"; "she had me cornered between the porch and her car"; "like a trapped animal"
is similar to
being in captivity
is similar to
involved in difficulties
is similar to
(of peoples and political bodies) controlled by outside forces
is similar to
resembling a prison
is similar to
like someone in servitude
see also
confined by bonds
"bound and gagged hostages"
see also
not free to move about
see also
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
"dependent children"; "dependent on moisture"
see also
subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
"of restricted importance"
is an attribute of
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints