thrall
noun
a person who is morally or mentally enslaved by some power, influence, or the like.
thralls
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present tense formof thrall (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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People have too easily forgotten the eras when deadly, disfiguring diseases held communities in thralls of fear and grief.
From Washington Times ● May 8, 2019
Male thralls likely were involved in cutting trees, building ships, and rowing those vessels for their Viking masters.
From National Geographic ● Dec. 28, 2015
This "Despicable Me" prequel finds the yellow pill-shaped wannabe-supervillain thralls in search of a master.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2015
One of their father's thralls came near, bearing a flagon of wine.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
The thralls were pouring ale, and there was music, fiddles and skins and drums.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
