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restrain

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈstreɪn/

Forms: restraining, restrained

restrain means: To stop someone from moving freely or doing something, often by holding them.

verb

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To stop someone from moving freely or doing something, often by holding them.

  • They had to restrain him.
  • A nurse gently restrained the frightened patient.
  • Can you restrain the dog while I open the gate?

How to use it: restrain someone from doing something (Two officers restrained him from attacking the driver.)

Similar words: hold back, hold down, stop

Opposites: release, free

Common phrases: restrain someone, physically restrain someone, restrain someone from something

Questions about restrain

What does restrain mean?

To stop someone from moving freely or doing something, often by holding them.

What is restrain in other languages?

Türkçe: zapt etmek · Español: sujetar · Français: retenir · Deutsch: zurückhalten · Italiano: trattenere · 日本語: 押さえつける

How do you pronounce restrain?

It is pronounced /rɪˈstreɪn/.

How do you use restrain in a sentence?

They had to restrain him. A nurse gently restrained the frightened patient.

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