restrain - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

prevent the action or expression of

Synonyms

• hold back
• keep
• keep back
• restrain

More specific

• baffle
• blink
• blink away
• check
• confine
• contain
• control
• curb
• harness
• hold
• hold in
• moderate
• regulate
• rein
• rule
• swallow
• wink

Verb

restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult

Synonyms

• cumber
• encumber
• restrain

More generic

• bound
• confine
• limit
• restrict
• throttle
• trammel

More specific

• bridle
• clog
• curb

Verb

to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

Synonyms

• confine
• constrain
• hold
• restrain

More generic

• disable
• disenable
• incapacitate

More specific

• bind
• enchain
• fetter
• fold
• ground
• impound
• pen up
• pinion
• pound
• pound up
• shackle
• tie down
• tie up
• truss

Verb

prevent (someone or something) from doing something

Synonyms

• restrain

More generic

• keep
• prevent

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