enchain

verb

in-ˈchān How to pronounce enchain (audio)
Definition of enchainnext
as in to bind
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains learned to stop being enchained by fear and live a full life

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchain
  1. bind
  2. tie
  3. confine
Verb
  • But the relationship was bound to disappoint, given Vucic’s high hopes.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The meeting concluded with a general consensus among School Board members and City Council representatives to move forward with feasibility studies, cost breakdowns and formal design reviews before drafting a binding interlocal agreement.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of bind
Verb
  • Sills said that a boater found Williams' empty boat tied to a railroad trestle close to Haslam's Marina on Wednesday morning.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Brewers hit 154 home runs this season, tied for the second-fewest in the majors.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of tie
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  • They could probably be confined at home, with ankle bracelets, after some time in the Big House.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The effects of the policies the movement pushes are not confined to economic indicators or government reports.
    — Hannah Harshe, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of confine
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“Enchain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchain. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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