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restrains Definition and Meaning in English (restrains definition)

verb
Synonyms:controlscurbsrestricts
Quick Answer • Definition

Restrains definition: To prevent someone or something from doing something, or to keep something under control.

Definitions of Restrains

  1. 1verb

    To prevent someone or something from doing something, or to keep something under control.

  2. 2verb

    To hold back or limit the development, growth, or movement of something.

Example Sentences

formal

“The police officer restrains the suspect.”

casual

“She restrains her anger during the meeting.”

business

“Lack of funding restrains the project's progress.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiverestrain
past tenserestrained
present participlerestraining
nounrestraint
agent nounrestrainer

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What is the meaning of Restrains in English?▼
Restrains definition: To prevent someone or something from doing something, or to keep something under control.
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'Restrains' translates to 'restrains' in English. Restrains definition: To prevent someone or something from doing something, or to keep something under control.
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