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enchainment

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Synonyms of enchainment

as in restriction, confinement

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for enchainment

captivity,
confinement,
constraint,
curb,
enslavement,
hindrance,
immurement,
imprisonment,
incarceration,
restraint,
restriction

band,
bind,
bond,
bracelet,
chain,
cuff(s),
fetter,
handcuff(s),
irons,
ligature,
manacle(s),
shackle

entanglement,
net,
trammel,
trap

collar,
straitjacket
(also straightjacket)

fastener,
hobble,
hold,
hold-down,
holding,
tie

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