Dictionary Home » Thesaurus » handcuff

Synonyms for handcuff

Listen See in Dictionary

noun

Something that physically confines the legs or arms.

Often used in plural: bond, chain (used in plural), fetter, hobble, iron (used in plural), manacle, restraint, shackle. (Archaic) gyve. See free

verb

To restrict the activity or free movement of:

chain, fetter, hamper, hamstring, hobble, leash, manacle, shackle, tie, trammel. (Informal) hog-tie. See free, help

Learn more about handcuff

» handcuff definition

» handcuff sentence examples

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD