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Restrain — synonyms, definition

1. restrain (Verb)

122 synonyms
abate abridge abstract adjust allay appease arrest assuage bar bind block bottle up bound bridle calm can cease censor chain check • • •
5 definitions

restrain (Verb) — Remain under control. ex. "restrain your temper"

restrain (Verb) — Place limits on (extent or access). ex. "restrain the use of this parking lot"

restrain (Verb) — Limit to within certain bounds; physically prevent from moving.

restrain (Verb) — Limit or hold back; keep within a small range.

restrain (Verb) — To compel or deter by or as if by threats.

15 types of
bottle up check contain control curb disable discourage disenable frustrate hold hold in incapacitate inhibit moderate suppress
57 types
baffle bind bottle up bridle check clamp down clog confine constrain contain control crack down cramp curb dash daunt draw a line draw the line enchain fetter • • •