restrain

Definitions of "restrain"
  1. The act of stopping someone or something from performing an action
  2. The act of setting boundaries or limits to control someone or something
  3. The process by which the intensity, impact, growth or full application of something is curbed or cut down
  4. The action of restricting someone's freedom, particularly their ability to move physically
How to use "restrain" in a sentence
  1. The law was put in place to restrain corporations from exploiting workers.
  2. The government may restrain the spread of false information to protect public safety.
  3. The court issued an order to restrain the individual from leaving the city until the trial is completed.

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