Definition
Definition of enchained - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
physical restraintDated physically bound with chains or shacklesDated
- The prisoners were enchained in the dungeon.
2.
metaphorically restrictedDated restricted in freedom or actionDated
- He felt enchained by his obligations.
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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- French:enchaîné, ...
- German:gekettet, eingeschränkt, ...
- Italian:incatenato, vincolato, ...
- Spanish:encadenado, ...
- Portuguese:acorrentado, subjugado, ...
- Chinese:被锁链束缚的, 束缚的, ...
- Japanese:鎖につながれた, 束縛された, ...
- Arabic:مُقَيَّد, ...
- Hebrew:כָּבוּל, ...
- Russian:скованный, связанный, ...
- Ukrainian:закутий, зв'язаний, ...
- Hindi:जंजीरों से जकड़ा, जकड़ा हुआ, ...
Definition of enchain - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
linkingDated link together in a sequenceDated
- The author enchains the chapters to form a coherent story.
2.
captivationDated captivate or hold someone's attentionDated
- The speaker enchained the audience with her compelling story.
3.
literal bindingDated bind with chainsDated
- The captors would enchain the prisoners at night..
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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- French:enchaîner, captiver, ...
- German:verknüpfen, fesseln, ...
- Italian:collegare, incantare, ...
- Spanish:encadenar, cautivar, ...
- Portuguese:encadear, cativar, ...
- Chinese:连接, 迷住, ...
- Japanese:連結する, 魅了する, ...
- Arabic:سَلْسَلَ, أَسَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְקַשֵּׁר, לְרַתֵּק, ...
- Russian:связывать, захватывать, ...
- Ukrainian:зв'язувати, захопити, ...
- Hindi:जोड़ना, मोह लेना, ...
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