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Synonyms of restrain

5 similar words

Another word for restrain is limit. Other synonyms of restrain are check.

Synonyms and similar words for restrain

verbTo control or keep in check.

  • checkTo control, limit, or halt.

verbTo deprive of liberty.

verbMore synonyms

  • limitTo restrict; to circumscribe; not to allow to go beyond a certain bound, to set boundaries.
  • withstrainTo restrain.

Meaning of restrain

  1. verb To control or keep in check.
  2. verb To deprive of liberty.
  3. verb To restrict or limit.

Full definition of restrain

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Questions about synonyms of restrain

What is another word for restrain?
Restrain has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as limit and check.
What does restrain mean?
Restrain means to control or keep in check.

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