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Distraining :: Distraining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Distrai.

Stiff :: Stiff (superl.) Not natural and easy; formal; constrained; affected; starched; as, stiff behavior; a stiff style..

Restrainer :: Restrainer (n.) One who, or that which, restrains..

Withhold :: Withhold (v. t.) To hold back; to restrain; to keep from action.

Restrainment :: Restrainment (n.) The act of restraining.

Fierce :: Fierce (superl.) Furious; violent; unrestrained; impetuous; as, a fierce wind..

Checkless :: Checkless (a.) That can not be checked or restrained.

Bold :: Bold (n.) In a bad sense, too forward; taking undue liberties; over assuming or confident; lacking proper modesty or restraint; rude; impudent..

Unruly :: Unruly (superl.) Not submissive to rule; disregarding restraint; disposed to violate; turbulent; ungovernable; refractory; as, an unruly boy; unruly boy; unruly conduct..

Keeping :: Keeping (n.) A holding; restraint; custody; guard; charge; care; preservation.

Diffuse :: Diffuse (a.) Poured out; widely spread; not restrained; copious; full; esp., of style, opposed to concise or terse; verbose; prolix; as, a diffuse style; a diffuse writer..

Controller :: Controller (n.) One who, or that which, controls or restraines; one who has power or authority to regulate or control; one who governs..

Stretch :: Stretch (v. t.) To draw or pull out to greater length; to strain; as, to stretch a tendon or muscle..

Cramp :: Cramp (v. t.) To compress; to restrain from free action; to confine and contract; to hinder.

Pair :: Pair (n.) In a mechanism, two elements, or bodies, which are so applied to each other as to mutually constrain relative motion..

Rebuke :: Rebuke (v. t.) To check, silence, or put down, with reproof; to restrain by expression of disapprobation; to reprehend sharply and summarily; to chide; to reprove; to admonish..

Bridle :: Bridle (n.) A restraint; a curb; a check.

Tyrant :: Tyrant (n.) An absolute ruler; a sovereign unrestrained by law or constitution; a usurper of sovereignty.

Constrain :: Constrain (v. t.) To compel; to force; to necessitate; to oblige.

Free :: Free (superl.) Unrestrained; immoderate; lavish; licentious; -- used in a bad sense.

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