tied or fastened to something to keep it in place
The boat was tethered to the dock to prevent it from drifting away.
She felt emotionally tethered to her hometown, even after moving away.
complaints or feelings of being treated unfairly
The employees voiced their grievances about the unfair working conditions.
The citizens filed grievances against the new tax policy.
a strong negative reaction to something, especially a social or political change
The company faced backlash after increasing its product prices.
There was a public backlash against the government’s new law.
having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
Long-term exposure to air pollution can have a pernicious effect on health.
Spreading false information online can be pernicious to society.
difficult to find, catch, or achieve
The police spent weeks searching for the elusive suspect, but he always managed to escape.
True happiness can be elusive, as it means different things to different people.
