Crossword clue: a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

The most common answer is hamper (6 letters).

3 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

Possible answers

hamper 6 letters wn-def

prevent the progress or free movement of

shackle 7 letters wn-def

a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

trammel 7 letters wn-def

a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)