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Restrain

/ɹɪˈstɹeɪn/

To control or keep in check.

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📖 Definitions of "Restrain"

verb

1
To control or keep in check.
2
To deprive of liberty.
3
To restrict or limit.
"He was restrained by the straight jacket."

🔄 Synonyms of "Restrain"

14 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
holdverb	(transitive) To grasp or grip.
constrainverb	(transitive) To keep within close bounds; to confine.
keepverb	(transitive) To continue in (a course or mode of action); to not intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
throttlenoun	A valve that regulates the supply of fuel-air mixture to an internal combustion engine and thus controls its speed; a similar valve that controls the air supply to an engine.
limitnoun	A restriction; a bound beyond which one may not go.
encumberverb	(transitive) To restrict or block something with a hindrance or impediment.
confineverb	(transitive) To restrict (someone or something) to a particular scope or area; to keep in or within certain bounds.
hold backverb	(idiomatic, intransitive) To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.
restrictverb	To restrain within boundaries; to limit; to confine
intimidateverb	(transitive) To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence.
cumbernoun	(transitive, dated) To slow down; to hinder; to burden; to encumber.
keep backverb	(transitive) To hold back; to refuse to give or share.
boundverb	Ready to start or go (to); moving in the direction (of).
trammelnoun	Whatever impedes activity, progress, or freedom, such as a net or shackle.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Restrain"

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Word	Definition
restrictverb	To restrain within boundaries; to limit; to confine
limitverb	A restriction; a bound beyond which one may not go.
hold backverb	(idiomatic, intransitive) To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.
keep backverb	(transitive) To hold back; to refuse to give or share.
confineverb	(transitive) To restrict (someone or something) to a particular scope or area; to keep in or within certain bounds.
holdverb	(transitive) To grasp or grip.
cumberverb	(transitive, dated) To slow down; to hinder; to burden; to encumber.
encumberverb	(transitive) To restrict or block something with a hindrance or impediment.
constrainverb	(transitive) To keep within close bounds; to confine.
keepverb	(transitive) To continue in (a course or mode of action); to not intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
trammelverb	(transitive) To confine; to hamper; to shackle.
boundverb	(transitive) To surround a territory or other geographical entity; to form the boundary of.
intimidateverb	(transitive) To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence.
throttleverb	A valve that regulates the supply of fuel-air mixture to an internal combustion engine and thus controls its speed; a similar valve that controls the air supply to an engine.
inhibitverb	(transitive) To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.
limitingnoun	A limitation.
subdueverb	(transitive) To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
repressverb	(transitive, by extension) To check; to keep back.
stopverb	(intransitive) To cease moving.
suppressverb	To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.