Restrain Synonyms and Antonyms

rĭ-strān
To restrict
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. curb
  2. check
  3. bridle
  4. restrict
  5. inhibit
  6. limit
  7. keep
  8. keep back
  9. hold back
  10. bit
  11. brake
  12. constrain
  13. circumscribe
  14. hold
  15. hold down
  16. hold in
  17. trammel
  18. pull in
  19. delimit
  20. rein (back
  21. in
  22. or up)
  23. bound
  24. confine
  25. throttle
Antonyms:
  1. free
  2. liberate
  3. release
To compel or deter by or as if by threats
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. intimidate

Words Related to Restrain

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Restrain Sentence Examples

  • The acts were directed to restrain the lending of money at usurious rates.

  • Melanchthon felt himself powerless to restrain the tumult.

  • It is a sad story, but if you will try to restrain your tears I will tell you about it.

  • Princess Mary could no longer restrain herself and wept while she gazed at his face.

  • Nasty bitches like me eat them alive, but in your case I'll try to restrain myself.

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