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restrain

Dictionary definition · restrain

verb

  1. to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement"This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"
  2. restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
  3. prevent (someone or something) from doing something"security guards restrained the reporter from throwing another shoe"
  4. prevent the action or expression of"hold back your anger"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).