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
enchainments
noun
as in immurements
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- immurements
- restrictions
- restraints
- constraints
- captivities
- bracelets
- curbs
- enslavements
- hindrances
- confinements
- irons
- incarcerations
- chains
- imprisonments
- cuffs
- handcuffs
- shackles
- bands
- bonds
- manacles
- binds
- trammels
- entanglements
- ligatures
- fetters
- nets
- traps
- holdings
- ties
- straightjackets
- straitjackets
- fasteners
- collars
- hobbles
- hold-downs
- holds