Definition of Restrain
Restrain
re·strain
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to restrict or limit someone/something and prevent them from doing something, especially to control the expression of strong emotion;
e.g. He had to restrain himself from shouting when he was confronted.
(verb)
to place someone under arrest or somehow restrict their movement or liberty/freedom;
e.g. The police officer used handcuffs to restrain the robber.
(verb)
to limit, regulate, or control over the movement, development, or effect/operation of something;
e.g. They were encouraged to restrain their usage of strong language.
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