Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
restrain
verb
/rɪˈstreɪn/
Definition
To hold back or limit something from acting freely.
Examples
- She had to restrain her excitement during the ceremony.
- The police had to restrain the crowd to maintain order.
- He tried to restrain his anger when he heard the news.
Meaning
Restrain means to control or limit what someone can do or how something can happen.
Synonyms
- control
- restrict
- limit
- curb
- hold back
