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restrain

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Synonyms: retrain, re-strain, re strain, strain, retain, refrain, restraint, entrain, distrain, unstrain, restrains

Antonyms: retrain, re-strain, re strain, strain, retain, refrain, restraint, entrain, distrain, unstrain, restrains

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Verb

  1. To control or keep in check.
  2. To deprive of liberty.
  3. To restrict or limit.
    • He was restrained by the straitjacket.

Verb

  1. To strain again.

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