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restrain

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈstɹeɪn/

The English word “restrain” has 4 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To control or keep in check.
  2. To deprive of liberty.
  3. To restrict or limit.
  4. To strain again.

Etymology

From Middle English restreinen, from Old French restreindre, from Latin rēstringere (“fasten, tighten”).

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