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enchainments

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plural of enchainment

Synonyms of enchainments

as in restrictions, confinements

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for enchainments

captivities,
confinements,
constraints,
curbs,
enslavements,
hindrances,
immurements,
imprisonments,
incarcerations,
restraints,
restrictions

bands,
binds,
bonds,
bracelets,
chains,
cuffs,
fetters,
handcuffs,
irons,
ligatures,
manacles,
shackles

entanglements,
nets,
trammels,
traps

collars,
straitjackets
(also straightjackets)

fasteners,
hobbles,
hold-downs,
holdings,
holds,
ties

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