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restrain

UK
/rɪˈstreɪn/
US
/rɪˈstreɪn/

Translations

restrainverb
restrained
Past Simple
restrained
Past Participle
restraining
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈstreɪn/
US
/rɪˈstreɪn/
He tried to restrain his anger during the meeting.
Он пытался сдерживать свой гнев во время встречи.
The government decided to restrain spending to balance the budget.
Правительство решило ограничивать расходы, чтобы сбалансировать бюджет.
The police had to restrain the suspect to prevent him from escaping.
Полиции пришлось удерживать подозреваемого, чтобы предотвратить его побег.
Additional translations
сопротивляться
обуздывать
уздывать
Synonyms
suppress
contain
hold back
curb
restrict
limit
control
check
prevent
inhibit
Antonyms
release
free
liberate

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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