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restrain

UK
/rɪˈstreɪn/
US
/rɪˈstreɪn/

Translations

restrainverb
restrained
Past Simple
restrained
Past Participle
restraining
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈstreɪn/
US
/rɪˈstreɪn/
restreindreEmploi courant dans le registre administratif, économique ou juridique.
The government raised interest rates to restrain inflation.
Le gouvernement a relevé les taux d'intérêt pour restreindre l'inflation.
maîtriserSens concret ou figuré : contenir par la force ou garder sous contrôle.
The suspect was restrained by the officers during the arrest.
Le suspect a été maîtrisé par les policiers lors de l'arrestation.
retenirSens général : empêcher de bouger, de passer à l’action ou de se laisser aller.
The police had to restrain the crowd to prevent a riot.
La police a dû retenir la foule pour empêcher une émeute.
Additional translations
refrénerSurtout pour les émotions, les impulsions ou les réactions.
Synonyms
control
limit
restrict
curb
hold back
contain
suppress
check
inhibit
prevent
Antonyms
release
liberate
free

Definitions

restrainverb
To hold back from action; keep in check or under control.
The police had to restrain the crowd to prevent a riot.
To deprive of liberty, as by arrest or the like.
The suspect was restrained by the officers during the arrest.
To curb or limit the development, activity, or growth of something, especially through rules, regulations, or policy.
The government raised interest rates to restrain inflation.
To keep one's emotions, urges, or behavior under control; suppress voluntarily.
She struggled to restrain her laughter during the ceremony.
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