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Restrain definition: to hold back from action; keep in check or under control; repress. See examples of RESTRAIN used in a sentence.
Definition of restrained adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
restraint: [noun] an act of restraining : the state of being restrained. a means of restraining : a restraining force or influence. a device that restricts movement.
retenir ⇒, contenir ⇒, maîtriser ⇒ vtr. Daniel was very upset, but restrained his tears. Daniel était complètement bouleversé mais il a retenu ses larmes. restrain n. rare (restraint, limit) contrainte, restriction nf. The judge showed restrain in sentencing the young offender.
Synonyms for RESTRAINED: muted, subdued, quiet, repressed, conservative, understated, proper, low-keyed; Antonyms of RESTRAINED: loud, flamboyant, noisy, gaudy ...
She was admired for her restrained behavior. a restrained smile. 2. : not too colorful or fancy. a restrained style of architecture. The room was decorated with restrained colors. RESTRAINED meaning: 1 : showing careful self-control; 2 : not too colorful or fancy.
restrain: 1 v hold back Synonyms: constrain , cumber , encumber Types: show 4 types... hide 4 types... bridle put a bridle on curb keep to the curb clog impede the motion of, as with a chain or a burden snaffle fit or restrain with a snaffle Type of: bound , confine , limit , restrict , throttle , trammel place limits on (extent or access) v ...
