restrains

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Verb

restrains verb

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

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Synonyms

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

Rhymes

remains manes explains veins constrains brains contains feigns pertains reins

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