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restrain vs enchain

enchain vs restrain

restrain and enchain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
restrain No No Yes No
enchain No No Yes No
As verbs, enchain is a hyponym of restrain; that is, enchain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than restrain:
  • restrain: to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
  • enchain: restrain or bind with chains
Other hyponyms of restrain include bind, tie down, tie up, truss, fetter, shackle, pinion, shackle, impound, pound, pound, pound up, fold, pen up, ground.
restrain (verb) enchain (verb)
prevent the action or expression of restrain or bind with chains
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
prevent (someone or something) from doing something
Difference between restrain and enchain

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