Restrain meaning

    rĭ-strān'
    To restrain is defined as to hold back or keep under control.

    An example of restrain is someone being put in handcuffs.

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    To hold, fasten, or secure so as to prevent or limit movement.

    Hair restrained by a bandana; a child restrained by a seat belt.

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    To hold back from action; check; suppress; curb.
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    To keep under control.
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    To deprive of physical liberty, as by shackling, arresting, etc.
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    To limit; restrict.
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    To control or keep in check.
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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

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

    • 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.

    • Austin, was able to restrain the more warlike followers of William H.

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