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Suspension :: Suspension (n.) The state of a solid when its particles are mixed with, but undissolved in, a fluid, and are capable of separation by straining; also, any substance in this state..

Obligate :: Obligate (v. t.) To bring or place under obligation, moral or legal; to hold by a constraining motive..

Cogent :: Cogent (p. a.) Having the power to compel conviction or move the will; constraining; conclusive; forcible; powerful; not easily reasisted.

Restraining :: Restraining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Restrai.

Restraint :: Restraint (n.) The act or process of restraining, or of holding back or hindering from motion or action, in any manner; hindrance of the will, or of any action, physical or mental..

Namation :: Namation (n.) A distraining or levying of a distress; an impounding.

Colature :: Colature (n.) The process of straining; the matter strained; a strainer.

Modest :: Modest (a.) Restraining within due limits of propriety; not forward, bold, boastful, or presumptious; rather retiring than pushing one's self forward; not obstructive; as, a modest youth; a modest man..

Uneasy :: Uneasy (a.) Occasioning want of ease; constraining; cramping; disagreeable; unpleasing.

Countercheck :: Countercheck (n.) Any force or device designed to restrain another restraining force; a check upon a check.

Bind :: Bind (v. i.) To exert a binding or restraining influence.

Reprehend :: Reprehend (v. t.) To reprove or reprimand with a view of restraining, checking, or preventing; to make charge of fault against; to disapprove of; to chide; to blame; to censure..

Distraining :: Distraining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Distrai.

Control :: Control (v. t.) To exercise restraining or governing influence over; to check; to counteract; to restrain; to regulate; to govern; to overpower.

Unstrained :: Unstrained (a.) Not strained; not cleared or purified by straining; as, unstrained oil or milk..

Strain :: Strain (v. i.) To percolate; to be filtered; as, water straining through a sandy soil..

Coaction :: Coaction (n.) Force; compulsion, either in restraining or impelling..

Indulgent :: Indulgent (a.) Prone to indulge; yielding to the wishes, humor, or appetites of those under one's care; compliant; not opposing or restraining; tolerant; mild; favorable; not severe; as, an indulgent parent..

Constraining :: Constraining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Constrai.

Rein :: Rein (n.) Hence, an instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing; government; restraint..

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