enchain

en·chain

verb \in-ˈchān\

Definition of ENCHAIN

transitive verb

: to bind or hold with or as if with chains

— en·chain·ment \-mənt\ noun

Examples of ENCHAIN

1. <children who were enchained by an overprotective mother>

Origin of ENCHAIN

Middle English encheynen, from Anglo-French enchaener, from en- + chaene chain

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to ENCHAIN

Synonyms: chain, bind, enfetter, fetter, gyve, handcuff, manacle, pinion, shackle, trammel

Antonyms: unbind, unfetter, unshackle

Related Words: bit, hobble, hog-tie, iron, lash, secure, tie, truss; attach, fasten, join, link; confine, constrain, curb, hamper, hinder, impede; limit, restrict; entangle, tangle

Near Antonyms: emancipate, free, liberate, loose, release, rescue; undo, unfasten, untangle, untie; detach, disengage

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