Synonyms for Restrain
Definition of 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"
12 synonyms found
Writing tips for "restrain"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like bound, confine, constrain can replace "restrain" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 12 alternatives available, "restrain" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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