ENCHAIN Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

enchain

verb

in-ˈchān

Definition of enchain

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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In other words, oil prices could remain range-bound for some time, which is great for short premium strategies.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Is England bound for its first crown since the days of Beatlemania?

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Definition of bind

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The game remained tied after regulation and headed to extra time, when Bellingham, once again, came to the rescue for the Three Lions.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
After Ohtani hit his 21st homer of the season, Andy Pages hit a tying 419-foot blast to left-center for his 17th homer.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

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For a blissful minute, the miracle of infinite connection was confined to home offices; thanks to high costs and poor coverage, cell phones were a slow-grower in the West.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
But why should all the players be confined to Plaschke’s view of politics?

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

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