ENCHAINS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

enchains

verb

present tense third-person singular of enchain

as in binds

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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Once lathered, the formula deploys papin, an enzyme that’s derived from papaya and helps dissolve the glue that binds dead skin cells.

— Deanna Pai, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Researchers can tune a network’s structure using this self-adjusting behavior, which limits how many neighbors each particle binds to.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

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Rose starts the final round eight shots behind Dustin Johnson, who ties a record for losing the largest lead in the final round.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
The three companies also launched Story Engine, an operating model that ties together development, production, financing and worldwide distribution.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of ties

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But the inability a company to buy ads hampers a campaign’s visibility and removes a key tool that studios use to spread the word about a movie currently in theaters.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
This lushness is truly remarkable on an island known for its volcanic soil, which traditionally hampers plant growth.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of hampers

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Places like Los Angeles and Oakland have high permit fees and strict zoning that often confines cans to industrial areas.

— Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
In an industry that often confines its actors, especially women and especially Black women, Hall continues to carve a path defined by risk, depth and courage.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025

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