Handcuffed

verb

verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
simple past and past participle of handcuff form-of, participle, past

Synonyms

bound hampered ironbound strapped tethered tied

Example

"Before I could protest, I was handcuffed and was on my way to prison."

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