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handcuff Antonyms
Opposite of handcuff
Looking for antonyms for handcuff? Sourced from our comprehensive thesaurus, here is a list of opposite words and the exact opposite of handcuff, organized by relevance and context.
• verb (Context 1)
To secure a person's wrists together using handcuffs.
Usage Example
"The police officers had to unchain the violent offender before safely placing him into the patrol car."
Strong
unchain
release
free
• verb (Context 2)
To severely restrict or hinder someone's ability to act or make decisions.
Usage Example
"The strict new financial regulations will essentially liberate the company's ability to invest in emerging markets."
Strong
liberate
empower
enable
Similar words to handcuff
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to handcuff vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
manacle
shackle
restrict
constrain
hinder
fetter
restrain
impede
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