restrain

Meaning

Verb

To control or keep in check.
To deprive of liberty.
To restrict or limit.

Related

Similar words

confine, detain

Origin

From Middle English restreinen, a borrowing from Old French restreindre, from Latin rēstringere, present active infinitive of rēstringō.

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