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restrain

 

[ rɪˈstreɪn ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

control

To prevent someone or something from doing something, or to control the actions or behaviour of someone by force or persuasion.

Synonyms

constrain, control, hold back, suppress

Examples of usage

  • He had to restrain his anger.
  • She had to be restrained by the police.
  • The dog was restrained on a leash.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits.

Synonyms

constraint, control, limitation, restriction

Examples of usage

  • He was placed under restraint by the court.
  • The new law imposes strict restraints on the use of pesticides.

Translations

Translations of the word "restrain" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conter

🇮🇳 नियंत्रित करना

🇩🇪 zurückhalten

🇮🇩 menahan

🇺🇦 стримувати

🇵🇱 powstrzymać

🇯🇵 制止する

🇫🇷 restreindre

🇪🇸 restringir

🇹🇷 kısıtlamak

🇰🇷 억제하다

🇸🇦 كبح

🇨🇿 omezit

🇸🇰 obmedziť

🇨🇳 抑制

🇸🇮 zadržati

🇮🇸 halda aftur af

🇰🇿 тежеу

🇬🇪 შეკავება

🇦🇿 məhdudlaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 restringir

Word origin

The word 'restrain' originated from the Old French word 'restreindre', which came from the Latin word 'restringere' meaning 'to bind back'. The concept of restraining has been present in human societies throughout history, as a means of maintaining order and control.

See also: restrained, restrainedly, restrainer, restraining, unrestrained, unrestrainedly.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,464 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.