Vocabulary Entry

restrain

|verb • noun

verb

To hold back or limit movement, action, or progress.

Example Sentences

"He had to restrain his anger during the meeting."

"The police had to restrain the crowd to maintain order."

"She used a seatbelt to restrain herself in the car."

noun

Example Sentences

"The restrain imposed by the law is necessary for public safety."

"He felt a sense of restrain in expressing his thoughts."

"Her restrain in the face of provocation was commendable."