restrain

verb
UK: /rɪˈstreɪn/
US: /rɪˈstreɪn/

  1. To hold back or limit something.

    1. I restrain my dog on the leash.
    2. The new laws will restrain companies from polluting the environment without consequences.

  2. To keep someone or something under control or within limits.

    1. Restrain your anger and speak calmly.
    2. The police had to restrain the suspect from running away after the arrest.

Synonyms

control limit curb check inhibit confine
restrain noun

  1. A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control.

    1. He showed restraint, not yelling.
    2. Financial restraints limited our travel budget for the business trip this year.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "restrain" in English means: To hold back or limit something., To keep someone or something under control or within limits..

The phonetic transcription of "restrain" is /rɪˈstreɪn/ in British English and /rɪˈstreɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "restrain": control, limit, curb, check, inhibit, confine.

Example usage of "restrain": "I restrain my dog on the leash.". More examples on the page.