bind

Noun

• something that hinders as if with bonds

Verb

• cause to be constipated
  • These foods tend to constipate you
    

• form a chemical bond with
  • The hydrogen binds the oxygen
    

• fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
  • They tied their victim to the chair
    

• provide with a binding
  • bind the books in leather
    

• bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
  • He's held by a contract
    
  • I'll hold you by your promise
    

• secure with or as if with ropes
  • tie down the prisoners
    
  • tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed
    

• wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose

• make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope
  • The Chinese would bind the feet of their women
    

• create social or emotional ties
  • The grandparents want to bond with the child
    

• stick to firmly
  • Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  constipate , tie , oblige , hold , obligate , tie down , tie up , truss , bandage , attach , bond , adhere , hold fast , stick , stick to
• Antonyms: 
  untie , unbrace , unlace , unbind