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chain
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of CHAIN
1
a series of things linked together <the chain of events that led the American colonies to seek independence from Great Britain>
Synonyms catena, catenation, concatenation, consecution, nexus, progression, sequence, string, train
2
something that makes movement or progress difficult <this community will grow and prosper only after it has thrown off the chains of ignorance and prejudice>
Synonyms balk, bar, block, chain, clog, cramp, crimp, deterrent, drag, embarrassment, fetter, handicap, hindrance, holdback, hurdle, impediment, inhibition, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, shackles, stop, stumbling block, trammel
Related Words catch, hitch, rub, snag; barrier, blockade, blockage, brick wall, stone wall; arrest, bit, brake, check, constraint, curb, hobble, rein, restraint; embargo, stoppage; delay, holdup, stall; burden, cumber, load; danger, hazard, peril, reef; adversity, difficulty, disadvantage, drawback, hardship
3
something that physically prevents free movement <chains on the prisoner's ankles>
Synonyms band, bind, bracelet, chain, cuff(s), fetter, handcuff(s), irons, ligature, manacle(s), shackle
Related Words captivity, confinement, constraint, curb, enchainment, enslavement, hindrance, immurement, imprisonment, incarceration, restraint, restriction; entanglement, net, trammel, trap; collar, straitjacket (also straightjacket); fastener, hobble, hold, hold-down, holding, tie
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