What is "restrain" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "restrain": keep under control; keep in check

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Meaning of "restrain": place limits on (extent or access)

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Meaning of "restrain": to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement

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Meaning of "restrain": hold back

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Meaning of "restrain": to compel or deter by or as if by threats

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Synonyms:

hinder, prevent, inhibit, confine, detain, subdue, suppress, kill, deter, restrict, curb, hamper, govern, limit, constrain, curtail, repress, control, fetter, chain, direct, harness, circumscribe, check, muzzle, debar, manacle, arrest, impound, handicap, proscribe, imprison, stay, bridle, gag, hold, cool, delimit, bind, keep, jail, contain, guide, cork, bottle up, tie up, keep down, pinion, box up, choke back, crack down, hem in, hogtie, keep in line, lock up, pull back, sit on, tie down,

Antonyms:

aid, assist, permit, liberate, release, forsake, loosen, mislead, allow, encourage, help, promote, let go, free, start, turn on, abandon, give up, loose, misguide, neglect, leave, set free,