restrainedly

Variant of restrain

restrain definition

re·strain (ri strān′)

transitive verb

  1. to hold back from action; check; suppress; curb
  2. to keep under control
  3. to deprive of physical liberty, as by shackling, arresting, etc.
  4. to limit; restrict

Etymology: ME restreinen < OFr restreindre < L restringere < re-, back + stringere, to draw tight: see strict

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