tether
nounHow many syllables in tether?
There are 2 syllables in the word tether.How to pronounce tether:
Definition of tether:
- tether (noun):
- a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
- a rope or chain for tying an animal to a fence, post, etc., so that it cannot move away from a particular place
Synonyms for tether:
lead
leash
restraint
Antonyms for tether:
advance
aid
allow
assist
break up
broaden
clear
decouple
delink
detach
develop
disconnect
disengage
disentangle
disjoin
disjoint
dissever
dissociate
disunite
divide
divorce
encourage
enlarge
exceed
expand
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