enchain

verb

en·​chain in-ˈchān 

enchained; enchaining; enchains

transitive verb

: to bind or hold with or as if with chains

enchainment

in-ˈchān-mənt 

noun

Synonyms

• bind
• chain
• enfetter
• fetter
• gyve
• handcuff
• manacle
• pinion
• shackle
• trammel

Examples of enchain in a Sentence

learned to stop being enchained by fear and live a full life

Word History

Etymology

Middle English encheynen, from Anglo-French enchaener, from en- + chaene chain

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

enchain

verb

en·​chain in-ˈchān 

: to bind with or as if with chains

enchainment

-mənt 

noun