RESTRAIN
Scrabble letter values: R1E1S1T1R1A1I1N1 = 8
Definition
- verb to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement. — synonyms: confine, hold, constrain
- verb restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult. — synonyms: encumber, cumber
- verb prevent (someone or something) from doing something.
- verb prevent the action or expression of. — synonyms: keep, keep_back, hold_back
Examples
- “This holds the local until the express passengers change trains”
- “About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade”
- “The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center”