restrain
Verb: 1. To prevent (someone or something) from doing something; to keep under control or within limits. * This is the core meaning, focusing on using force, authority, or self-control to stop an action or limit freedom. 2. To limit or restrict the extent, growth, or freedom of something. * This meaning emphasizes setting boundaries or controls on actions, movements, or development.
- Verb:
- The police officer had to restrain the agitated individual. (The officer used physical force to prevent the person from moving or acting freely.)
- She tried to restrain her laughter during the serious meeting. (She used self-control to stop herself from laughing.)
- Laws restrain certain behaviors to maintain public order. (Laws set limits on what people are allowed to do.)
- The leash restrains the dog from running into the street. (The leash physically limits the dog's movement.)
- "To restrain oneself": To exercise self-control; to stop oneself from doing something one wants to do.
- He was angry but managed to restrain himself from shouting.
- "To be restrained by": To be limited or held back by a specific factor.
- Scientific progress was restrained by a lack of funding.
- Restraint (noun): 1. A measure or condition that limits freedom. 2. Self-control.
- The prisoner was placed in restraints.
- She showed great restraint in her criticism.
- Restrained (adjective): Characterized by reserve or moderation; not excessive or emotional.
- He gave a restrained performance, full of subtle emotion.
- Curb: To restrain or keep in check (often used for feelings or actions).
- Suppress: To put an end to something by force; to prevent from being expressed.
- Constrain: To compel or force someone to follow a particular course of action; to restrict severely.
- Inhibit: To hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process).
(Note: "Restrain" is not commonly used with particles to form phrasal verbs. Its meaning is typically expressed directly or with prepositions like "from.") * Hold back: Often used similarly to "restrain." * She held back her tears. (She restrained her tears.) * The dam holds back the water. (The dam restrains the water.)
- "With restraint": Acting with self-control or moderation.
- He responded to the provocation with remarkable restraint.
- "Without restraint": Acting freely, without control or limits.
- The children played without restraint in the park.
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to compel or deter by or as if by threats
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hold back
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to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
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This holds the local until the express passengers change trains
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About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade
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The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center
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The terrorists held the journalists for ransom
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place limits on (extent or access)
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restrict the use of this parking lot
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limit the time you can spend with your friends
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keep under control; keep in check
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suppress a smile
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Keep your temper
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keep your cool
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