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Definitions

handcuff

[hand-kuhf] / ˈhændˌkʌf /
NOUN
bond
Synonyms
STRONGEST
irons shackle
STRONG
band binding chain connection cord fastening fetter gunk hobble hookup iron ligature link linkage manacle network nexus restraint rope tie tie-in wire
WEAK
stickum
VERB
hamper
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bind frustrate hamper hamstring
STRONG
baffle balk bar block chain check clog cramp cumber curb embarrass encumber entangle fetter foil hinder hobble hog-tie
WEAK
cramp one's style drag one's feet get in the way hang up hold up
Antonyms
STRONG
abet aid allow assist encourage explain free further help let go loosen open permit promote release unblock

Example Sentences

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Asked about the raid and agents’ conduct, DHS said, “ICE does not zip tie or handcuff children.”

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

The officers eventually handcuff Timberlake and place him in the back of the police car, the video shows.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

These steps wouldn’t handcuff discretion; it would discipline it.

From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025

The footage doesn’t show him being arrested, but two witnesses told the outlet that they saw agents handcuff Ventura Aguilar and place him in a van.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

The deputies didn't handcuff Walter or shackle him, so he walked into court waving to family and friends.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson