enchain
verb
en·chain in-ˈchān 
enchained; enchaining; enchains
transitive verb
: to bind or hold with or as if with chains
enchainment
in-ˈchān-mənt
noun 
Synonyms
- bind
- chain
- enfetter
- fetter
- gyve
- handcuff
- manacle
- pinion
- shackle
- trammel
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Example Sentences
learned to stop being enchained by fear and live a full life
Word History
Etymology
Middle English encheynen, from Anglo-French enchaener, from en- + chaene chain
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
enchainment
noun
as in enslavement
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- enslavement
- confinement
- restriction
- imprisonment
- chain
- incarceration
- immurement
- constraint
- captivity
- hindrance
- restraint
- entanglement
- fetter
- shackle
- bracelet
- bond
- band
- ligature
- curb
- bind
- trammel
- cuff(s)
- irons
- net
- straitjacket
- handcuff(s)
- trap
- straightjacket
- collar
- manacle(s)
- holding
- tie
- fastener
- hobble
- hold-down
- hold