Manacle and Upper hand

Manacle

Manacle noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

Upper hand is an antonym for manacle.

Nearby Word: manacled

Upper hand

Upper hand noun - The more favorable condition or position in a competition.
Usage example: finally gained the upper hand in the argument

Manacle is an antonym for upper hand.
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