Handcuff and Retain

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Handcuff

Handcuff verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.
Usage example: the fear that the new mandatory, standardized tests will handcuff the state's teachers, who will have to specifically tailor their lesson plans for the test
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Retain and handcuff are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retain" instead a verb "Handcuff".
Nearby Words: handcuffed, handcuffing

Retain

Retain verb - To continue to have in one's possession or power.
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Handcuff and retain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Handcuff" instead a verb "Retain".
Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

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