Restrain Definition

rĭ-strān
restrained, restraining, restrains
verb
restrained, restraining, restrains
To hold back from action; check; suppress; curb.
Webster's New World
To prevent (a person or group) from doing something or acting in a certain way.
She was restrained from selling the house by her fond memories.
American Heritage
To keep under control.
Webster's New World
To hold, fasten, or secure so as to prevent or limit movement.
Hair restrained by a bandana; a child restrained by a seat belt.
American Heritage
To deprive of physical liberty, as by shackling, arresting, etc.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Restrain

  • Middle English restreinen from Old French restraindre restreign- from Latin restringere to bind back restrict

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Middle French restraindre, from Latin rÄ“stringō (“fasten, tighten")

    From Wiktionary

Restrain Sentence Examples

  • The acts were directed to restrain the lending of money at usurious rates.

  • Melanchthon felt himself powerless to restrain the tumult.

  • It is a sad story, but if you will try to restrain your tears I will tell you about it.

  • Princess Mary could no longer restrain herself and wept while she gazed at his face.

  • Nasty bitches like me eat them alive, but in your case I'll try to restrain myself.

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Words Starting With

RRERES

Words Ending With

NINAIN

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Words Starting With R and Ending With N

Starts With R & Ends With NStarts With RE & Ends With NStarts With R & Ends With IN

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With R8 Letter Words Ending With N