1. The act or process of binding or confining someone or something with chains; the state of being chained.
Usage: Usually plural; often used in literary or formal contexts
2. Figurative: constraints or restrictions that limit freedom or action.
Usage: Metaphorical use; literary

Examples

• The prisoner endured years of enchainments in the dungeon.
• The enchainments of poverty kept many families trapped in difficult circumstances.
• Medieval literature often depicted the enchainments of captive knights.
• She felt the enchainments of societal expectations weighing upon her.
• The enchainments were finally removed, and the captives walked free.
• His enchainments to tradition prevented him from pursuing his dreams.