bondage bondage /ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/

noun

1. Sexual practice that involves physically restraining (by cords or handcuffs) one of the partners  ( bondage )
   sexual practice that involves physically restraining (by cords or handcuffs) one of the partners
    Some couples explore bondage as a part of their intimate relationships.
   Some couples explore bondage as a part of their intimate relationships.
   
   
2. The state of being under the control of another person  ( bondage , thraldom , thrall , slavery , thralldom )
   the state of being under the control of another person
     The abolition of slavery was a pivotal moment in history.
   The abolition of slavery was a pivotal moment in history.
   
3. The state of being under the control of a force, influence or abstract power  ( bondage )
   the state of being under the control of a force, influence or abstract power
    He was in bondage to fear
   he was in bondage to fear
    He sought release from his bondage to Satan
   he sought release from his bondage to Satan
    A self freed from the bondage of time
   a self freed from the bondage of time