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to restrain
01
to limit or restrict someone or something's movement, actions, or freedom
02
restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
03
to hold back the expression of emotions
04
prevent (someone or something) from doing something
Example
The police used handcuffs to restrain the suspect during the arrest.
The fence was built to restrain the movement of livestock.
She struggled to restrain her laughter during the serious meeting.
He struggled to restrain his dog from chasing after a squirrel in the park.
She found it hard to restrain her tears upon hearing the sad news.
