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to restrain
01
reprimir, contener
to hold back the expression of emotions
Transitive: to restrain an emotion
Example
He had to restrain his anger when dealing with the difficult customer.
Tuvo que reprimir su ira al lidiar con el cliente difícil.
She tried to restrain her excitement until the surprise was revealed.
Ella trató de contener su emoción hasta que se reveló la sorpresa.
02
contener, restringir
to limit or restrict someone or something's movement, actions, or freedom
Transitive: to restrain sb/sth
Example
The police used handcuffs to restrain the suspect during the arrest.
La policía usó esposas para restringir al sospechoso durante el arresto.
The nurse restrained the patient gently to stop him from harming himself.
La enfermera contuvo suavemente al paciente para evitar que se hiciera daño.
03
reprimir, contener
to stop someone or something from acting or to keep something within boundaries
Transitive: to restrain sth | to restrain sb/sth from sth
Example
The medication helped restrain the symptoms of the illness.
La medicación ayudó a reprimir los síntomas de la enfermedad.
Financial constraints restrained their ability to expand the business.
Las limitaciones financieras restringieron su capacidad para expandir el negocio.
