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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
  • This process can be even more pronounced in smaller galaxies in which the gravitational influence is weaker, and the black holes are less likely to be strongly bound to the galactic center.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Offering max-level cushioning without the bulk, these sneakers are easy to pair with plenty of pieces in your travel wardrobe and add a dose of personality that’s bound to draw compliments.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of bind
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  • Nearly all members of Florida’s Legislature voted to put the amendment on the ballot, though some Democrats expressed concern about tying the state’s hands by restricting the chunk of money.
    — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
  • That man stayed ready throughout, and was always in his suit and tie and took it very seriously—but also kept some levity in the back of it.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of tie
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  • By then, Demna’s cast of characters didn’t feel confined to the runway anymore.
    — Lucrezia Malavolta, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The researchers studied electrons confined to a 70-nanometer-wide layer of gallium arsenide.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of confine
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“Enchain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchain. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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