1. the act of binding or chaining someone or something; the state of being chained or bound
Usage: often used figuratively to describe restriction or captivity

Examples

• The enchainment of the prisoners lasted for months until their release.
• She felt the enchainment of societal expectations weighing heavily upon her.
• The enchainment of the beast required multiple iron chains.
• His enchainment to debt prevented him from pursuing his dreams.
• The novel depicts the enchainment of an entire nation under tyranny.
• Breaking free from enchainment required both courage and determination.