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1. restrain

verb. ['riːˈstreɪn'] keep under control; keep in check.

Etymology

  • restrain (English)
  • restraindre (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • restringo (Latin)

2. restrain

verb. ['riːˈstreɪn'] place limits on (extent or access).

Etymology

  • restrain (English)
  • restraindre (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • restringo (Latin)

3. restrain

verb. ['riːˈstreɪn'] to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement.

Etymology

  • restrain (English)
  • restraindre (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • restringo (Latin)

4. restrain

verb. ['riːˈstreɪn'] hold back.

Etymology

  • restrain (English)
  • restraindre (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • restringo (Latin)

5. restrain

verb. ['riːˈstreɪn'] to compel or deter by or as if by threats.

Etymology

  • restrain (English)
  • restraindre (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • restringo (Latin)
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