ENCHAINS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

enchains

verb

present tense third-person singular of enchain

as in binds

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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Making Connections And Mentoring Another thing going for region is the glue the binds much of it together - a thriving community of connectors and mentors based there offering programs to help early-stage deep tech startups scale up.

— Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Phytic acid binds directly to HDAC3 and turns on its activity.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026

Definition of binds

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The Composer ties together all aspects of the factory (machines, conveyors, sensors, and logistics flows) into a unified simulation.

— Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
This full moon arrives in the zodiac sign of Capricorn, which ties to ambition and the great structures in our lives.

— Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026

Definition of ties

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To address this, Ivo uses a multi-step pipeline that chains together more than 400 model calls for each contract review.

— Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Tokyo Central is owned by Japanese company Pan Pacific Retail Management, which also runs the grocery chains Gelson’s and Don Quijote.

— John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025

Definition of chains

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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.

— KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026

Definition of hampers

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Places like Los Angeles and Oakland have high permit fees and strict zoning that often confines cans to industrial areas.

— Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
In an industry that often confines its actors, especially women and especially Black women, Hall continues to carve a path defined by risk, depth and courage.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025

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