restrain
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Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English restreynen < Middle French restreindre < Latin restringere to bind back, bind fast, equivalent to re- re- + stringere to draw together; see strain1
1350–1400; Middle English restreynen < Middle French restreindre < Latin restringere to bind back, bind fast, equivalent to re- re- + stringere to draw together; see strain1
Related forms
re·strain·a·ble, adjective
re·strain·a·bil·i·ty, noun
re·strain·ing·ly, adverb
o·ver·re·strain, verb (used with object)
pre·re·strain, verb (used with object)
Synonyms
1. bridle, suppress, constrain. See check1. 2. restrict, circumscribe, confine, hinder, hamper.
1. bridle, suppress, constrain. See check1. 2. restrict, circumscribe, confine, hinder, hamper.
Antonyms
1. unbridle. 2. free, liberate.
1. unbridle. 2. free, liberate.
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World English Dictionary
restrain (rɪˈstreɪn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to hold (someone) back from some action, esp by force |
| 2. | to deprive (someone) of liberty, as by imprisonment |
| 3. | to limit or restrict |
| [C14 restreyne, from Old French restreindre, from Latin rēstringere to draw back tightly, from | |
| re'strainable | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
restrain
mid-14c., from stem of O.Fr. restraindre, from L. restringere "draw back tightly, confine, check" (see restriction).
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Example sentences
Name me a pastor who would advocate for population control and restrain of human activity.
And with a comprehensive plan to restrain spending and reform state government, we're on our way.
There is now scientific reason for us to restrain our use of these resources.
His people could scarce restrain the old king from rushing forth.
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