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HANDCUFF Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word handcuff. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word handcuff. (close relations)
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manacle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

verb

• confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs

bind
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something that hinders as if with bonds

verb

• stick to firmly

• create social or emotional ties

• make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope

• wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose

• secure with or as if with ropes

• bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

• provide with a binding

• fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord

• form a chemical bond with

• cause to be constipated

chains
nounn
noun

• metal shackles; for hands or legs

fetter
verbv
noun

• a shackle for the ankles or feet

verb

• restrain with fetters

irons
nounn
noun

• metal shackles; for hands or legs

restrain
verbv
verb

• 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

• prevent the action or expression of

shackle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

• a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar

verb

• bind the arms of

• restrain with fetters

cuffs
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg

• shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

verb

• hit with the hand

• confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs

• to get involved in a relationship with another person

fetters
nounn
noun

• a shackle for the ankles or feet

verb

• restrain with fetters

handcuffs
nounn
noun

• shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

verb

• confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs

cuff
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg

• shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

verb

• hit with the hand

• confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs

• to get involved in a relationship with another person

wristlet
nounn
noun

• a band or bracelet worn around the wrist

handlock
nounn
noun

• shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

Best Hypernyms For HANDCUFF

Here is a list of related hypernyms for handcuff, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
shackle bond constraint fetter hamper restraint trammel

Alternatives for MANACLE

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