cuffed

verb

past tense of cuff
as in slapped

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Recent Examples of cuffed Whyte pulled the driver out of the car and cuffed him while the other officers moved to cuff Rivera. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuffed
  1. slapped
  2. punched
  3. chopped
  4. assaulted
  5. smacked
  6. knocked
  7. socked
  8. swatted
Verb
  • The attacker slapped the woman on the buttocks on Bedford and Willoughby Aves.
    — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As Los Angeles became more crowded and less pleasant a place to live, the high-handedness of Southern California developers and officialdom occasionally got those hands slapped.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of slapped
Verb
  • Prosecutors said Brown punched the firefighter in the chest, and that the firefighter responded by taking a Halligan bar — made of metal and typically used to break down or pry open doors — from the fire truck.
    — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • When a second waiter tried to pull Gonzalez off the victim, Gonzalez punched that worker in the face as well.
    — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of punched
Verb
  • In April, Chastain chopped her signature long, vibrant orange-copper red hair into a chin-length, blunt bob, courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Renato Campora, whose A-list clientele also includes Angelina Jolie, Selena Gomez and Amanda Seyfried.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Cook 1 green bell pepper, halved, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped, 1 medium white onion, finely chopped, and 2 celery stalks, finely chopped, in same skillet, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until softened, about 4 minutes.
    — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of chopped
Verb
  • An anti-corruption commission spokesperson told state media Wednesday that officers had gone to the lodge to seize a Lamborghini and a Mercedes-Benz when one of the officials was assaulted.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • During the altercation, one of the suspects pulled out a weapon, and two of the victims were violently assaulted, police said.
    — Senior Editor, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of assaulted
Verb
  • Nutella, dulce de leche, cheesecake bites and the mini chocolate chips all got smacked with Stop Sales.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Technically, this chart is like getting smacked in the face with a greasy paper bag filled with lamb gyros.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of smacked
Verb
  • Zaina Alsous, the political lead for Unite Here, said her members knocked on 50,000 doors in support of Rodriguez.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Law enforcement knocked on residents' doors the night before, asking questions about the dumpster, according to people who live on the block.
    — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of knocked
Verb
  • Another bout of brutal heat and energy-sapping humidity socked Southern California on Thursday, continuing what has been a remarkably muggy summer that’s brought wildfires, coastal erosion, record-breaking temperatures and general misery.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The same goes for the rancor socked across by Graham (so memorable in Adolescence), whose Toby looks about ready to headbutt Miguel at any moment.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of socked
Verb
  • During one sequence in the fourth quarter Robinson swatted away a layup attempt by Towns.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • On third-and-2 from the 21-yard line, Cedar Park outside linebacker Jacori Sims swatted a screen pass to force the Vipers to settle for a 21-yard field goal to tie the game.
    — Shaun Chornobroff, Austin American Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of swatted

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