Dictionary Check: restrain
"restrain" is a valid word!
Scrabble
8
points
Words with Friends
9
points
Definition
verb
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
Example:
"This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"
verb
restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
verb
prevent (someone or something) from doing something
Example:
"security guards restrained the reporter from throwing another shoe"
verb
prevent the action or expression of
Example:
"hold back your anger"
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