RESTRAIN
(verb)
There are 4 meanings of the word
Restrain.
Definitions
How to pronounce restrain:
US
Restrain - as a verb
To close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
Example: "This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Prevent (someone or something) from doing something
Example: "Security guards restrained the reporter from throwing another shoe"
Prevent the action or expression of
Example: "Hold back your anger"
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Example Sentences
"The police officer had to restrain the suspect to prevent him from escaping."
"Please restrain yourself from making any rash decisions."
"The dog was so excited that we had to restrain him with a leash."
"He tried to restrain his anger and remained calm during the argument."
"The doctor had to restrain the patient to administer the injection."
Word Game Points
Is RESTRAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, restrain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RESTRAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is RESTRAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, restrain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRESTRAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is RESTRAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, restrain is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRESTRAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.