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handcuffed

UK
/ˈhænd.kʌft/
US
/ˈhænd.kʌft/

Translations

handcuffedadjective
UK
/ˈhænd.kʌft/
US
/ˈhænd.kʌft/
menottéAu sens propre : attaché avec des menottes.
The suspect was handcuffed and led to the waiting police car.
Le suspect était menotté et conduit vers la voiture de police qui attendait.
entravéAu sens figuré : limité, bridé dans son action ou son expression.
The new regulations left the company feeling handcuffed in its ability to innovate.
Les nouvelles réglementations ont laissé l'entreprise se sentir entravée dans sa capacité d'innover.
Synonyms
tied
secured
shackled
bound
restrained
handcuffverb

handcuffed

Past Simple

handcuffed
Past Simple
handcuffed
Past Participle
handcuffing
Gerund
UK
/ˈhænd.kʌf/
US
/ˈhænd.kʌf/
The police officer handcuffed the suspect before escorting him to the patrol car.
L'agent de police a menotté le suspect avant de le conduire à la voiture de patrouille.
Additional translations
entraverAu sens figuré.
Synonyms
shackle
secure
bind
restrain
manacle

Definitions

handcuffedadjective
Restrained or limited in action or expression, as if by handcuffs.
The new regulations left the company feeling handcuffed in its ability to innovate.
Physically secured with handcuffs around the wrists.
The suspect was handcuffed and led to the waiting police car.
handcuffverb
To restrain someone by fastening their wrists together with handcuffs.
The police officer handcuffed the suspect before escorting him to the patrol car.
(figurative) To hinder or restrict the progress, action, or freedom of; to impede or constrain.
Strict regulations have handcuffed small businesses trying to innovate.
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