Meaning of 'restrain'

Find the meaning of the word ‘restrain’

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Meaning of ‘restrain’

5 definitions found.

restrain

verb

place limits on (extent or access)

Synonyms: bound

verb

hold back

Synonyms: constrain hold back encumber cumber withhold keep back conceal hold in

verb

to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement

Synonyms: hold

verb

to compel or deter by or as if by threats

Synonyms: intimidate

verb

keep under control

Synonyms: keep

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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