Allow and Handcuff

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Allow verb - To give permission for or to approve of.

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Handcuff is an antonym for allow.

Nearby Words: allowance, allowable, allowing

Handcuff verb - To confine or restrain with or as if with chains.

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Allow is an antonym for handcuff in hamper topic.

Nearby Words: handcuffed, handcuffing

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