Definition of Restrain

Verb

  • to compel or deter by or as if by threats
  • hold back
  • to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
    "This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"
    "About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade"
    "The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center"
    "The terrorists held the journalists for ransom"
  • place limits on (extent or access)
    "restrict the use of this parking lot"
    "limit the time you can spend with your friends"
  • keep under control
    keep in check
    "suppress a smile"
    "Keep your temper"
    "keep your cool"
    - keep back - hold back
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Word games points for the Restrain

  • Scrabble® score of the restrain (8)
  • Word Chums® score of the restrain (9)
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Unscramble restrain

422 unscramble word found using the letters restrain.

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