enchain

verb

en·​chain in-ˈchān How to pronounce enchain (audio)
enchained; enchaining; enchains
Synonyms of enchainnext

transitive verb

: to bind or hold with or as if with chains
enchainment
in-ˈchān-mənt How to pronounce enchain (audio)
noun

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of enchain was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near enchain

enchafe

enchain

enchaînement

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“Enchain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchain. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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enchain

verb
en·​chain in-ˈchān How to pronounce enchain (audio)
: to bind with or as if with chains
enchainment
-mənt How to pronounce enchain (audio)
noun
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