Definition of restrains

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  • restrains is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • restrains is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • restrains is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of restrains

  • prevent the action or expression of (verb)

    Examples

    1. she struggled to restrain her impatience at the delays

    Synonyms

    1. hold back
    2. keep
    3. keep back
  • to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. confine
    2. constrain
    3. hold
  • restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. cumber
    2. encumber
  • prevent (someone or something) from doing something (verb)

    Examples

    1. security guards restrained the reporter from throwing another shoe

See definition of restrains in Merriam Webster