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cuff Antonyms
Opposite of cuff
Because the opposite of cuff shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To secure a person's wrists with handcuffs.
Usage Example
"The patrol officer had to uncuff the trespasser for safety reasons before conducting the search."
Strongest
uncuff
unshackle
Strong
unfetter
release
free
unbind
• noun (Context 2)
A blow or slap given with an open hand.
Usage Example
"The dog gave the annoying fly a quick caress with its paw."
Strong
caress
stroke
• verb (Context 3)
To strike someone or something with an open hand.
Usage Example
"The protective bear cuffed her cub lightly to warn him away from the rushing river."
Strong
caress
stroke
pet
• verb (Context 4)
To enter into an exclusive romantic relationship with someone, especially in anticipation of the winter season.
Usage Example
"He's looking to dump someone before the holidays so he doesn't have to attend the family dinners alone."
Strong
dump
drop
Similar words to cuff
Words similar to cuff shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
handcuff
slap
manacle
smack
swat
box
shackle
turn-up
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Cuff. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/cuff