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Definition of restraining - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
movementlimiting movement or freedom
- The restraining straps kept the luggage secure.
2.
controlserving to control or limit actions
- The restraining order prevented him from contacting her.
Noun
generalthe act of holding back or controlling someone or something
- The restraining of the suspect was necessary for safety.
Expressions with restraining
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something that limits or controls actions or behavior
Her presence was a restraining influence on the group.
legal order to prevent contact or harm
She obtained a restraining order against her ex-partner.
exercising control over one's own actions or desires
She is self-restraining when it comes to spending money.
short-term court order to prevent harm or harassment
The judge issued a temporary restraining order against the defendant.
Origin of restraining
Latin, restringere (to bind back)
Terms with restraining included in their meaning
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lifestyle
practice of restraining people for sexual pleasure
self control
the act of holding back or restraining something
general
the act of stopping or restraining something
restraint
act of restraining or controlling
control
restraining or keeping in check
restraint
metal shackles for restraining prisoners
controlling
actively holding back or restraining something
games
playful or restraining grip on an ankle
restriction
restraining or slowing down a process
figurative
binding or restraining influence
animal restraint
clamp restraining a cow by the neck
literal
secure someone using tight restraining clothing for safety
self-restraint
practice of restraining oneself from indulgence
punishment
iron bridle for restraining scolding women
behavior
the act of restraining or controlling something
control
restraining or controlling
physiology
restraining the heart's action in physiological contexts
agriculture
enclosure restraining livestock for examination or treatment
capture
related to capturing or restraining
process
the act of restraining or binding something
acr: temporary restraining order
short-term legal order to protect someone
acr: violence restraining order
court order to stop someone from being violent
Examples of restraining in a sentence
Restraining measures were put in place to control the crowd. The restraining measures kept the situation under control. Restraining policies were implemented to curb the crisis. The restraining of the crowd became harder as tempers rose. The restraining of the dog was essential during the vaccination.
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- French:restrictif, maîtrise, ...
- German:einschränkend, Zurückhalten, ...
- Italian:restrittivo, contenimento, ...
- Spanish:restrictivo, contención, ...
- Portuguese:de contenção, contenção, ...
- Chinese:约束的, 制止, ...
- Japanese:拘束する, 抑制, ...
- Arabic:مُقَيِّد, مَنْع, ...
- Hebrew:מַגְבִּיל, רִסּוּן, ...
- Russian:сдерживающий, сдерживание, ...
- Ukrainian:обмежувальний, стримування, ...
- Hindi:रोकने वाला, नियंत्रण, ...
Definition of restrain - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
self-controlcontrol or keep something in check
- He tried to restrain his anger during the meeting.
2.
emotionprevent the expression of an emotion
- She restrained her tears during the farewell.
3.
libertydeprive someone of liberty
- The police had to restrain the suspect.
Expressions with restrain
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hold back from doing something
He restrained himself from eating another piece of cake.
Origin of restrain
Latin, restringere (to bind back)
Examples of restrain in a sentence
The police were called to restrain the crowd. He restrained his anger during the meeting. They restrained their laughter at the joke. They had to restrain the dog during the storm. Security was called to restrain the protester.
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- French:maîtriser, retenir, ...
- German:kontrollieren, unterdrücken, ...
- Italian:trattenere, reprimere, ...
- Spanish:contener, refrenar, ...
- Portuguese:controlar, segurar, ...
- Chinese:控制, 忍住, ...
- Japanese:抑える, こらえる, ...
- Arabic:كَبَحَ, كَتَمَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְרַסֵּן, לְהִתְאַפֵּק, ...
- Russian:сдерживать, подавлять, ...
- Ukrainian:стримувати, стримати, ...
- Hindi:नियंत्रित करना, दबाना, ...
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