Enchain: meaning, definitions and examples
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enchain
[ ɪnˈtʃeɪn ]
binding, linking, connecting
To enchain means to bind or restrain with chains or to link together in a way that restricts movement. It can also refer to the act of binding someone emotionally or mentally, creating a sense of being trapped. The term often carries a negative connotation, suggesting loss of freedom or liberty. When used metaphorically, it can describe the way ideas or people are interconnected, sometimes in a limiting manner.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They were enchained by their fears.
- The stories were enchained in a complex narrative.
- The prisoners were enchain for their crimes.
Translations
Translations of the word "enchain" in other languages:
🇵🇹 encadear
🇮🇳 श्रृंगारित करना
🇩🇪 verkettet
🇮🇩 mengikat
🇺🇦 з'єднувати
🇵🇱 wiązać
🇯🇵 つなぐ
🇫🇷 enchaîner
🇪🇸 encadenar
🇹🇷 bağlamak
🇰🇷 연결하다
🇸🇦 ربط
🇨🇿 propojit
🇸🇰 spojiť
🇨🇳 连接
🇸🇮 povezati
🇮🇸 keðja
🇰🇿 байланыстыру
🇬🇪 დააკავშირო
🇦🇿 bağlamaq
🇲🇽 encadenar
Etymology
The word 'enchain' originates from the Middle English term 'enchaine', which comes from the Old French 'enchaîner'. This itself is formed from the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to cause to be' and 'chaîne', which means 'chain'. The roots can be traced back to the Latin 'catena', which means 'chain'. Over time, the word evolved in various forms across languages, maintaining the core concept of binding or linking with chains. In literature and metaphorical usage, 'enchain' has developed to convey both physical and abstract forms of restraint, reflecting on how societal structures, relationships, and personal struggles can confine an individual, emphasizing themes of entrapment and interconnection.