Handcuff Synonyms

hăndkŭf
Something that physically confines the legs or arms.
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. Often used in plural: bond
  2. chain
  3. fetter
  4. hobble
  5. iron
  6. manacle
  7. restraint
  8. shackle
  9. gyve
To restrict the activity or free movement of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. manacle
  2. chain
  3. fetter
  4. hamper
  5. hamstring
  6. hobble
  7. leash
  8. shackle
  9. tie
  10. trammel
  11. hog-tie
  12. cuff
Shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. manacle
  2. cuff
  3. handlock
To restrain or render ineffective.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. hobble

Words Related to Handcuff

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Handcuff Sentence Examples

  • Dean could hear him jump up and he felt the left handcuff being unfastened and a key being pressed into his hand.

  • He was behind Dean and before Dean could realize what was happening, Winston grabbed his right arm and with a quick metallic click Dean was securely fastened to the brass bedpost by a steel handcuff.

  • This "handcuff" move, if not released before the match timer reached zero, would effectively freeze the game, forcing players to physically reset the machine.