restrain

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/ɹɪˈstɹeɪn/ English

Definitions

verb

To control or keep in check.
To deprive of liberty.
To restrict or limit.“He was restrained by the straight jacket.”

Related words

Synonyms

check limit restrain withstrain confine detain restrict hold back keep back hold cumber encumber constrain keep trammel bound intimidate throttle

Associated

monopolize restraints antitrust passions restraint injunction considerations abuses defendant inflation nationalist violation

Rhymes

ascertain disdain sustain inane mundane strain attain profane plain bane

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