Definitions

cuffs

NOUN

fetters

Synonyms

STRONG

bonds captivity chains check curb handcuffs hindrance irons manacles obstruction restraint shackles trammels

WEAK

bilboes

Antonyms

STRONG

aid assistance encouragement freedom help liberation promotion

NOUN

handcuffs

Synonyms

STRONG

bracelets braces chains clamps fetters shackles snaps wristlets

WEAK

iron rings

NOUN

iron

Synonyms

STRONG

bond chain fetter handcuffs manacles shackles

WEAK

leg irons

Example Sentences

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"He told me to get on my knees, arrested me and put me in cuffs," he said.

From BBC

"We know that people developed serious infections on their skin, hands and legs because of the cuffs."

From BBC

New devices can screen for sleep apnea, measure blood pressure without arm cuffs and detect early signs of illness.

From The Wall Street Journal

It also heard that plastic cuffs were used and the "extent of force was plainly excessive and beyond what was necessary".

From BBC

He said he "couldn't really hear" the police officers and "the next thing they put me in cuffs".

From BBC