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handcuffed

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ˈhænd.kʌf/
    • /ˈhænd.kʌf/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˈhænd.kʌf/

Definition of handcuffed word

  • noun handcuffed Simple past tense and past participle of handcuff. 1

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Parts of speech for Handcuffed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

handcuffed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for handcuffed

adjective handcuffed

  • helpless — unable to help oneself; weak or dependent: a helpless invalid.
  • tapped out — having no ready money; broke

Antonyms for handcuffed

verb handcuffed

  • released — to free from confinement, bondage, obligation, pain, etc.; let go: to release a prisoner; to release someone from a debt.
  • abetted — to encourage, support, or countenance by aid or approval, usually in wrongdoing: to abet a swindler; to abet a crime.
  • aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
  • allowed — to let have; give as one's share; grant as one's right: to allow a person $100 for expenses.
  • assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.

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