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Distrain :: Distrain (v. t.) To rend; to tear.

Footpath :: Footpath (n.) A narrow path or way for pedestrains only; a footway.

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..

Spontaneity :: Spontaneity (n.) The quality or state of being spontaneous, or acting from native feeling, proneness, or temperament, without constraint or external force..

Accumulator :: Accumulator (n.) A system of elastic springs for relieving the strain upon a rope, as in deep-sea dredging..

Avowry :: Avowry (n.) The act of the distrainer of goods, who, in an action of replevin, avows and justifies the taking in his own right..

Unconstraint :: Unconstraint (n.) Freedom from constraint; ease.

Restrainment :: Restrainment (n.) The act of restraining.

Hold :: Hold (n. i.) To restrain one's self; to refrain.

Winch :: Winch (n.) An instrument with which to turn or strain something forcibly.

Resiliency :: Resiliency (n.) The mechanical work required to strain an elastic body, as a deflected beam, stretched spring, etc., to the elastic limit; also, the work performed by the body in recovering from such strain..

Restrained :: Restrained (imp. & p. p.) of Restrai.

Titter :: Titter (n.) A restrained laugh.

Repress :: Repress (v. t.) Hence, to check; to restrain; to keep back..

Revel :: Revel (v. i.) To move playfully; to indulge without restraint.

Freely :: Freely (adv.) In a free manner; without restraint or compulsion; abundantly; gratuitously.

Retain :: Retain (v. t.) To restrain; to prevent.

Dissolute :: Dissolute (a.) Loosed from restraint; esp., loose in morals and conduct; recklessly abandoned to sensual pleasures; profligate; wanton; lewd; debauched..

Staylace :: Stayer (n.) One who upholds or supports that which props; one who, or that which, stays, stops, or restrains; also, colloquially, a horse, man, etc., that has endurance, an a race..

Inhibit :: Inhibit (v. t.) To check; to hold back; to restrain; to hinder.

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