RESTRAIN

/ɹɪˈstɹeɪn/ ► audio Scrabble 8 Words With Friends 9

Definition

  1. verb to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement. — synonyms: confine, hold, constrain
  2. verb restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult. — synonyms: encumber, cumber
  3. verb prevent (someone or something) from doing something.
  4. verb prevent the action or expression of. — synonyms: keep, keep_back, hold_back

Examples

  • “He was restrained by the straight jacket.”

Anagrams of RESTRAIN

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