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"
Synonyms:
verb

restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult

Synonyms:
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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