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To regulate or keep under control
“He answered in a calm and monotone voice, trying to restrain his anger and maintain his professionalism.”
To impede or keep in check (the progress of)
“He would produce a report, stating his opinion as to whether or not the proposed takeover would be likely to restrain trade.”
To prevent (someone or something) from doing something
“If he attempted to sell the land freed from the mortgage, the Court would restrain him from so doing unless he gave effect to the charge.”
To prevent from moving by using physical restraints
“Finally, he reached into his knapsack, removing a pair of handcuffs and leg shackles to restrain Nathan.”
To deprive (someone) of freedom of movement or personal liberty
“The walls were so low as to be insufficient to restrain the prisoners and prevent any attempts at escape.”
To arrest or take into lawful or authorized custody
“The officer continued to try and restrain the suspect by attempting to sweep his feet.”
To reduce or limit the amount of something
“Over time, it could restrain the amount of funding available for beneficiaries.”
To reduce or limit the size of something
“Such an amendment will restrain the size of government as well as reduce the frequency and size of budget deficits.”
To cause to fail, or to make great attempts to
To refrain from openly expressing or displaying
To hamper or hinder the development or activity of
To regulate the speed or amount of something given or administered
To bind, compel, constrain, or oblige by a social, legal, or moral tie
To forgo, or prevent oneself from doing, something
To refrain from saying or doing something
To try to prevent by action or argument
To be very economical or mean about spending or providing something
To refuse or be unwilling to allow or grant
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