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Meaning & Definition of Restrain in English

English

Restrain

Pronunciation:

/rɪˈstreɪn/

Part of Speech:

verb

Meaning and Definition of Restrain

1. Primary Definition

to hold back or limit

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: to prevent someone from doing something; to limit or restrict someone’s actions.

    Example Sentence: He tried to restrain his anger during the meeting.

  • Definition: to hold back from action or progress.

    Example Sentence: She had to restrain her excitement until the surprise was revealed.

  • Definition: to keep under control.

    Example Sentence: The police had to restrain the crowd after the concert ended.

  • Definition: to restrict the movement or actions of someone or something.

    Example Sentence: The dog was restrained by a leash.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English restrainen, from Latin restriāre, from re- + stringere to tighten.

Synonyms

hold back | limit | restrict | constrain | curb

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • restrain oneself: to control one's impulses or desires.
  • restrain from: to avoid doing something.
  • to restrain a person: to physically prevent someone from moving freely.

Translations

  • Spanish: restringir
  • French: retenir
  • German: einschränken
  • Russian: сдерживать

Related Words

  • repression: the action of suppressing a thought or desire.

Slang Meanings of restrain

  • Meaning: hold back your feelings

    Example Sentence: Don't restrain your feelings; let them out.

  • Meaning: keep a lid on it

    Example Sentence: You gotta keep a lid on your excitement until the party starts.