Definition of restrain

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Restrain (v. t.) To hinder from unlimited enjoiment; to abridge.

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Trash :: Trash (v. t.) To hold back by a trash or leash, as a dog in pursuing game; hence, to retard, encumber, or restrain; to clog; to hinder vexatiously..
Moderate :: Moderate (a.) Kept within due bounds; observing reasonable limits; not excessive, extreme, violent, or rigorous; limited; restrained.
Confine :: Confine (v. t.) To restrain within limits; to restrict; to limit; to bound; to shut up; to inclose; to keep close.
Deliver :: Deliver (v. t.) To set free from restraint; to set at liberty; to release; to liberate, as from control; to give up; to free; to save; to rescue from evil actual or feared; -- often with from or out of; as, to deliver one from captivity, or from fear of death..
Curb :: Curb (n.) That which curbs, restrains, or subdues; a check or hindrance; esp., a chain or strap attached to the upper part of the branches of a bit, and capable of being drawn tightly against the lower jaw of the horse..
Cramp :: Cramp (n.) That which confines or contracts; a restraint; a shackle; a hindrance.
Incontinently :: Incontinently (adv.) In an incontinent manner; without restraint, or without due restraint; -- used esp. of the passions or appetites..
Restrainment :: Restrainment (n.) The act of restraining.
Wanton :: Wanton (v. t.) Untrained; undisciplined; unrestrained; hence, loose; free; luxuriant; roving; sportive..
Frenum :: Frenum (n.) A connecting fold of membrane serving to support or restrain any part; as, the fraenum of the tongue..
Restriction :: Restriction (n.) That which restricts; limitation; restraint; as, restrictions on trade..
Keep :: Keep (v. t.) To hold; to restrain from departure or removal; not to let go of; to retain in one's power or possession; not to lose; to retain; to detain.
Saturnalia :: Saturnalia (n. pl.) The festival of Saturn, celebrated in December, originally during one day, but afterward during seven days, as a period of unrestrained license and merriment for all classes, extending even to the slaves..
Coerce :: Coerce (v. t.) To restrain by force, especially by law or authority; to repress; to curb..
Liberate :: Liberate (a.) To release from restraint or bondage; to set at liberty; to free; to manumit; to disengage; as, to liberate a slave or prisoner; to liberate the mind from prejudice; to liberate gases..
Stay :: Stay (n.) Restraint of passion; moderation; caution; steadiness; sobriety.
Impotent :: Impotent (a.) Wanting the power of self-restraint; incontrolled; ungovernable; violent.
Self-restraint :: Self-restraint (n.) Restraint over one's self; self-control; self-command.
Bridle :: Bridle (n.) A restraint; a curb; a check.
Spare :: Spare (n.) The act of sparing; moderation; restraint.
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