enchained
ɪnˈtʃeɪnd
Definition

Definition of enchained - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
physical restraintDatedphysically bound with chains or shacklesDated
  • The prisoners were enchained in the dungeon.
fettered shackled
2.
metaphorically restrictedDatedrestricted in freedom or actionDated
  • He felt enchained by his obligations.
bound confined
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Origin of enchained

French, enchainer (to chain) + -ed (past tense)

Examples of enchained in a sentence

  • He felt enchained by the heavy metal links around his ankles.
  • She felt enchained by societal expectations.
  • The contract left him feeling enchained.

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  1. French:enchaîné, ...
  2. German:gekettet, eingeschränkt, ...
  3. Italian:incatenato, vincolato, ...
  4. Spanish:encadenado, ...
  5. Portuguese:acorrentado, subjugado, ...
  6. Chinese:被锁链束缚的, 束缚的, ...
  7. Japanese:鎖につながれた, 束縛された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُقَيَّد, ...
  9. Hebrew:כָּבוּל, ...
  10. Russian:скованный, связанный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:закутий, зв'язаний, ...
  12. Hindi:जंजीरों से जकड़ा, जकड़ा हुआ, ...
enchain
ɛnˈtʃeɪn

Definition of enchain - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
linkingDatedlink together in a sequenceDated
  • The author enchains the chapters to form a coherent story.
bind connect link
2.
captivationDatedcaptivate or hold someone's attentionDated
  • The speaker enchained the audience with her compelling story.
captivate enthrall
3.
literal bindingDatedbind with chainsDated
  • The captors would enchain the prisoners at night..
fetter shackle
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Origin of enchain

French, enchainer (to chain)

Examples of enchain in a sentence

  • He enchains his arguments to build a strong case.
  • The novel enchained readers with its thrilling plot.
  • His charisma enchained everyone at the event.
  • They threatened to enchain the rebels.
  • The villain planned to enchain the hero.

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  1. French:enchaîner, captiver, ...
  2. German:verknüpfen, fesseln, ...
  3. Italian:collegare, incantare, ...
  4. Spanish:encadenar, cautivar, ...
  5. Portuguese:encadear, cativar, ...
  6. Chinese:连接, 迷住, ...
  7. Japanese:連結する, 魅了する, ...
  8. Arabic:سَلْسَلَ, أَسَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְקַשֵּׁר, לְרַתֵּק, ...
  10. Russian:связывать, захватывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зв'язувати, захопити, ...
  12. Hindi:जोड़ना, मोह लेना, ...

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