Restrain Definition & Meaning
restrain
- verb
- keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile"; "Keep your temper"; "keep your cool"
- place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends"
- to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement; "This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"; "About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade"; "The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center"; "The terrorists held the journalists for ransom"
- hold back
- to compel or deter by or as if by threats
"Restrain" in song lyrics
See how restrain is used in real songs:
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"But names suffer from the strain as extremeties restrain"
Tha Beggas — Appleseeds -
"I got enough dope for your veins and restrain"
Cru f/ Black Rob — Wreckgonize -
"I have to buy tes that can bind and restrain"
Jedi Mind Tricks — Target Practice
Words that rhyme with restrain
Usage tips for "restrain"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "restrain" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for restrain to find words that pair well.
Use "restrain" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does restrain mean?
- keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile"; "Keep your temper"; "keep your cool" place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends" to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement; "This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"; "About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade"; "The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center
- What part of speech is restrain?
- Restrain is a verb.
- How many definitions does restrain have?
- Restrain has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).