Definition of restrain

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Restrain (v. t.) To draw back toghtly, as a rein..

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Tie :: Tie (v. t.) To hold or constrain by authority or moral influence, as by knotted cords; to oblige; to constrain; to restrain; to confine..
Disenchained :: Disenchained (a.) Freed from restraint; unrestrained.
Intemperately :: Intemperately (adv.) In an intemperate manner; immoderately; excessively; without restraint.
Flighty :: Flighty (a.) Indulging in flights, or wild and unrestrained sallies, of imagination, humor, caprice, etc.; given to disordered fancies and extravagant conduct; volatile; giddy; eccentric; slighty delirious..
Inhibition :: Inhibition (n.) The act of inhibiting, or the state of being inhibited; restraint; prohibition; embargo..
Free :: Free (superl.) Characteristic of one acting without restraint; charming; easy.
Retentive :: Retentive (n.) That which retains or confines; a restraint.
Dam :: Dam (v. t.) To shut up; to stop up; to close; to restrain.
Self-restrained :: Self-restrained (a.) Restrained by one's self or itself; restrained by one's own power or will.
Chain :: Chain (n.) A series of links or rings, usually of metal, connected, or fitted into one another, used for various purposes, as of support, of restraint, of ornament, of the exertion and transmission of mechanical power, etc..
Restraint :: Restraint (n.) That which restrains, as a law, a prohibition, or the like; limitation; restriction..
Constraint :: Constraint (n.) The act of constraining, or the state of being constrained; that which compels to, or restrains from, action; compulsion; restraint; necessity..
Incorrection :: Incorrection (n.) Want of correction, restraint, or discipline..
Bind :: Bind (v. t.) To prevent or restrain from customary or natural action; as, certain drugs bind the bowels..
Control :: Control (n.) That which serves to check, restrain, or hinder; restraint..
Spare :: Spare (n.) The act of sparing; moderation; restraint.
Confinement :: Confinement (n.) Restraint within doors by sickness, esp. that caused by childbirth; lying-in..
Fierce :: Fierce (superl.) Furious; violent; unrestrained; impetuous; as, a fierce wind..
Restrain :: Restrain (v. t.) To hinder from unlimited enjoiment; to abridge.
Finger :: Finger (n.) Anything that does work of a finger; as, the pointer of a clock, watch, or other registering machine; especially (Mech.) a small projecting rod, wire, or piece, which is brought into contact with an object to effect, direct, or restrain a motion..
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