Synonyms for handcuffs
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.
Related words
- Word family
- handcuff
- Phrases
- digital handcuffs golden handcuffs velvet handcuffs
Choose the right word
Manacles and handcuffs are for the hands, fetters are primarily chains or jointed iron fastenings for the feet; gyves may be for either.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
By length
- 6 letters
- fetter2
- 8 letters
- manacles
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (fetter2 = 2 syllables).