restrain

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Related terms

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[edit] Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -eɪn

[edit] Verb

to restrain (third-person singular simple present restrains, present participle restraining, simple past and past participle restrained)

1. (transitive) to control or keep in check
2. (transitive) to deprive of liberty
3. (transitive) to restrict or limit

[edit] Derived terms

• restraint

[edit] Related terms

• constrain