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Irrepressible :: Irrepressible (a.) Not capable of being repressed, restrained, or controlled; as, irrepressible joy; an irrepressible conflict..

Bind :: Bind (v. i.) To exert a binding or restraining influence.

Distress :: Distress (n.) To seize for debt; to distrain.

Wanton :: Wanton (v. i.) To rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic..

Constrain :: Constrain (v. t.) To secure by bonds; to chain; to bond or confine; to hold tightly; to constringe.

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

Strained :: Strain (n.) Rank; a sort.

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

Start :: Start (v. i.) To become somewhat displaced or loosened; as, a rivet or a seam may start under strain or pressure..

Hard :: Hard (adv.) With tension or strain of the powers; violently; with force; tempestuously; vehemently; vigorously; energetically; as, to press, to blow, to rain hard; hence, rapidly; as, to run hard..

Mastiff :: Mastiff (n.) A breed of large dogs noted for strength and courage. There are various strains, differing in form and color, and characteristic of different countries..

Contain :: Contain (v. t.) To put constraint upon; to restrain; to confine; to keep within bounds.

Fain :: Fain (a.) Satisfied; contented; also, constrained..

Tammy :: Tammy (n.) A sieve, or strainer, made of this material; a tamis..

Cullis :: Cullis (n.) A strong broth of meat, strained and made clear for invalids; also, a savory jelly..

Confine :: Confine (v. t.) To restrain within limits; to restrict; to limit; to bound; to shut up; to inclose; to keep close.

Slack :: Slack (n.) The part of anything that hangs loose, having no strain upon it; as, the slack of a rope or of a sail..

Wanton :: Wanton (v. t.) Untrained; undisciplined; unrestrained; hence, loose; free; luxuriant; roving; sportive..

Stint :: Stint (v. t.) Limit; bound; restraint; extent.

Latitude :: Latitude (n.) Room; space; freedom from confinement or restraint; hence, looseness; laxity; independence..

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