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/ristrˈeɪnd/ Listen

verb

Restrain v. t. (past & past part. restrained; pres. part. restraining)

To draw back again; to hold back from acting, proceeding, or advancing, either by physical or moral force, or by any interposing obstacle; to repress or suppress; to keep down; to curb. "Restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature Gives way to in repose!"

To draw back toghtly, as a rein. (Obs.)

To hinder from unlimited enjoiment; to abridge. "Though they two were committed, at least restrained of their liberty."

To limit; to confine; to restrict. "Not only a metaphysical or natural, but a moral, universality also is to be restrained by a part of the predicate."

To withhold; to forbear. "Thou restrained prayer before God."

Synonyms: To check; hinder; stop; withhold; repress; curb; suppress; coerce; restrict; limit; confine.

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Etymology of 'Restrained'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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