unhandcuffing
Removing metal restraints
Unhandcuffing is the act of removing handcuffs from someone's wrists.
The word appears in police contexts, legal proceedings, and fiction involving restraint: The officer began unhandcuffing the suspect after charges were dropped.
It implies the reversal of physical detention or constraint.
Releasing a secured closure
- unchainingRemoving restraining links
- unshacklingRemoving fetters or constraints
- unbindingAct of freeing
- untyingLoosening a fastened cord
unfastening · detaching · freeing · loosening · removing · unclamping · unlatching · unlinking
Formal clearing of charges
- exonerationOfficial clearing of blame
- releaseTo let go
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
- clearedFound not guilty
innocent · pardon · reprieve · booking · processing · arraignment · bail · recognizance
Escape from custody
- breakoutSudden escape from restraint
- fugitiveOne fleeing authorities
- evasionAct of escaping detection
- fleeingRapid escape from danger
absconding · eluding · manhunt · getaway · flight · extrication · bolt · escapee
Reducing strain or difficulty
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- relaxationState of being unwound
- decompressionReduction of pressure
- looseningReducing tightness or tension
unlocking
Releasing a secured closure
- unchainingRemoving restraining links
- unshacklingRemoving fetters or constraints
- unbindingAct of freeing
untying · unfastening · detaching · freeing · loosening · removing · unclamping · unlatching · unlinking · disconnecting
acquittal
Formal clearing of charges
- exonerationOfficial clearing of blame
- releaseTo let go
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
cleared · innocent · pardon · reprieve · booking · processing · arraignment · bail · recognizance
jailbreak
Escape from custody
fleeing · absconding · eluding · manhunt · getaway · flight · extrication · bolt · escapee · loose
easing
Reducing strain or difficulty
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- relaxationState of being unwound
- decompressionReduction of pressure
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Binding wrists with restraints
cuffing · manacling · shackling · restraining · binding
unhandcuffingdetaining
Holding in custody
arresting · apprehending · capturing · confining · imprisoning
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