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Restrain

verb

/ɹɪˈstɹeɪn/

Word Frequency: 2.9

Definitions

1.verbTo control or keep in check.

2.verbTo deprive of liberty.

3.verbTo restrict or limit.

"He was restrained by the straight jacket."

Synonyms

check limit restrain withstrain confine detain restrict hold back keep back hold cumber encumber

Rhymes With

ascertain disdain sustain inane mundane strain attain profane

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