HANDCUFF Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word handcuff. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for HANDCUFF
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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 |