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handcuffs

Divide handcuffs into syllables:

hand · cuffs

How to pronounce handcuffs:

Synonyms for handcuffs:

tiechainbondrestraintnetbandbracelettrapcollarcurb
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Antonyms for handcuffs:

helpsopenssecondsaidsrelievesbacksfacilitates

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