Synonyms for handcuff
ˈhændˌkʌfhand·cuff

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1. handcuffnoun

   Synonyms:
   manacle

2. handcuffverb

   To apply handcuffs to; to manacle. - Hay (1754)

   Synonyms:
   manacle

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1. handcuff, cuff, handlock, manacleverb

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

   Synonyms:
   turnup, cuff, handlock, manacle

2. manacle, cuff, handcuffverb

   confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs

   "The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime"

   Synonyms:
   whomp, cuff, manacle

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1. handcuffnoun

   Synonyms:
   manacle, hand-fetter

2. handcuffverb

   Synonyms:
   manacle

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1. handcuffnoun

   Synonyms:
   manacle, fetter, shackle

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1. List of paraphrases for "handcuff":

   cuff

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How to use handcuff in a sentence?

1. Joshua Blackman:

   When we say that John Roberts had a long game, John Roberts had this single ruling against President Donald Trump, but it can be used to handcuff Democratic presidents for generations.

2. Wesley D'Amico:

   Don't throw away your freedom by stealing a handcuff.”

3. George Papadopoulos:

   This entire thing was manipulated with two goals in mind—to prevent Trump from winning, and 2, if he won, to handcuff him from being able to govern the country properly.

4. Courtesy Adria-Joi Watkins via AP:

   I hate it that he was laying in that bed with the handcuff onto the bed, he cant go anywhere. Why do you have him cuffed to the bed?

5. Daniel Grubbs:

   I sort of wish the guy had invested in an extra handcuff key.