restrain · ​to stop somebody/something from doing something, especially by using physical force · ​to stop yourself from feeling an emotion or doing something ...

1to stop someone or something from doing something, especially by using physical force restrain somebody/something The prisoner had to be restrained by the ...

restrained · ​showing calm control rather than emotion. her restrained smile. Extra Examples. She smiled a restrained smile. a restrained approach/​attitude ...

There are 20 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb restrain, four of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

[countable, usually plural] restraint (on somebody/something) a rule, a fact, an idea, etc. that limits or controls what people can do.

that limits what you can do; the act of limiting something because it is necessary or sensible to do so:The new law has imposed restraints on exports to Russia.

restrained ... 2not too brightly colored or decorated synonym discreet The costumes and lighting in the play were restrained.

6 дней назад · to control the actions or behaviour of someone by force, especially in order to stop them from doing something, or to limit the growth or force of something. Не найдено: oxford | Нужно включить: oxford

an official order given by a judge which demands that something must or must not be done. A restraining order does not require a trial in court.

the ability to stop yourself doing or saying something that you want to because you know it is better not to She exercised all her self-restraint and kept ...