restrain
Translation
to restrain, to hold back, to control, to restrict
Examples
Please restrain your dog.
Please restrain your dog.
She had to restrain herself from shouting.
She had to restrain herself from shouting.
He was restrained by two officers.
He was restrained by two officers.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to keep (sb./sth.) under control Please restrain your dog.
((sb.)) from -ing to prevent (sb.) from doing (sth.) She had to restrain herself from shouting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: control, hold back, suppress; Antonyms: release, free, encourage
Etymology
From Latin 'restringere', meaning 'to tie back', from 're-' (back) + 'stringere' (to draw tight).
Memory Tips
Think of putting a 'strain' on something again ('re-') to hold it back, like pulling on reins.