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Strain :: Strain (a.) To act upon, in any way, so as to cause change of form or volume, as forces on a beam to bend it..

Constrain :: Constrain (v. t.) To produce in such a manner as to give an unnatural effect; as, a constrained voice..

Continency :: Continency (n.) Self-restraint; self-command.

Strait-laced :: Strait-jacket (n.) A dress of strong materials for restraining maniacs or those who are violently delirious. It has long sleeves, which are closed at the ends, confining the hands, and may be tied behind the back..

Chainless :: Chainless (a.) Having no chain; not restrained or fettered.

Measure :: Measure (n.) Extent or degree not excessive or beyong bounds; moderation; due restraint; esp. in the phrases, in measure; with measure; without or beyond measure..

Imprison :: Imprison (v. t.) To limit, restrain, or confine in any way..

Put :: Put (v. t.) To incite; to entice; to urge; to constrain; to oblige.

Winch :: Winch (n.) An instrument with which to turn or strain something forcibly.

Overawe :: Overawe (v. t.) To awe exceedingly; to subjugate or restrain by awe or great fear.

Mad :: Mad (superl.) Excited beyond self-control or the restraint of reason; inflamed by violent or uncontrollable desire, passion, or appetite; as, to be mad with terror, lust, or hatred; mad against political reform..

Head :: Head (v. t.) To go in front of; to get in the front of, so as to hinder or stop; to oppose; hence, to check or restrain; as, to head a drove of cattle; to head a person; the wind heads a ship..

Volta :: Volta (n.) A turning; a time; -- chiefly used in phrases signifying that the part is to be repeated one, two, or more times; as, una volta, once. Seconda volta, second time, points to certain modifications in the close of a repeated strain..

Frank :: Frank (n.) Unrestrained; loose; licentious; -- used in a bad sense.

Strainer :: Strainer (n.) One who strains.

Cohibit :: Cohibit (v. t.) To restrain.

Let :: Let (v. t.) To permit; to allow; to suffer; -- either affirmatively, by positive act, or negatively, by neglecting to restrain or prevent..

Distringas :: Distringas (n.) A writ commanding the sheriff to distrain a person by his goods or chattels, to compel a compliance with something required of him..

Miscreant :: Miscreant (n.) One not restrained by Christian principles; an unscrupulous villain; a while wretch.

Wildness :: Wildness (n.) The quality or state of being wild; an uncultivated or untamed state; disposition to rove or go unrestrained; rudeness; savageness; irregularity; distraction.

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