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restrain - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
restrain
Definition
(verb) keep under control; keep in check
Synonyms
:
hold back
,
keep
,
keep back
Example Sentence
suppress a smile
Keep your temper
keep your cool
Definition
(verb) place limits on (extent or access)
Synonyms
:
bound
,
confine
,
limit
,
restrict
,
throttle
,
trammel
Example Sentence
restrict the use of this parking lot
limit the time you can spend with your friends
Definition
(verb) to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
Synonyms
:
confine
,
hold
Example Sentence
This holds the local until the express passengers change trains
About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade
The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center
The terrorists held the journalists for ransom
Definition
(verb) hold back
Synonyms
:
constrain
,
cumber
,
encumber
Definition
(verb) to compel or deter by or as if by threats
Synonyms
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intimidate
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