enchainment

/ɪnˈtʃeɪnmənt/
noun
  1. The act of putting someone in chains or the state of being chained.
    • The enchainment of the captives was a cruel sight.
    • The enchainment of the statue symbolized oppression.
    • Historians study the enchainment of slaves during ancient times.
  2. Figurative restriction or bondage.
    • He spoke of the enchainment of the human spirit by fear.
    • The enchainment of creativity by strict rules can be damaging.
    • They fought against the enchainment of their rights.
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