bound

modif.

1. Literally confined in bonds

   fettered, shackled, trussed up, manacled, chained, enchained, handcuffed, hobbled, captive, confined, restrained, trammeled, pinioned, pilloried, muzzled, in leash, tied up, harnessed, bound hand and foot, lashed fast, swathed, pinned down, pegged down, tethered, picketed, secured, roped, gagged, hogtied, loaded with irons*.

   Antonyms free*, unrestrained*, loose. *

2. Figuratively constrained

   impelled, compelled, obliged, obligated, under compulsion, constrained, duty-bound, committed, sworn, pledged, forced, coerced, driven, necessitated, under necessity, made, having no alternative, required, bounden.

   Antonyms unconstrained, free*, independent.

bound

v.

1. To move in leaps

   jump, spring, vault, skip; see jump 1, skip.

2. To rebound

   bounce, ricochet, recoil; see bounce 1, jump 4.

3. To set limits

   restrict, confine, circumscribe, border; see define 1, limit, surround 1. See syn. study at limit, skip.

out of bounds