Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Restraining.
Restraining - as a verb
To close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
Example: "This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confineconstrainholdHypernyms (Closely Related)
disabledisenableincapacitateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cumberencumberHypernyms (Closely Related)
boundconfinelimitrestrictthrottletrammelHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Prevent (someone or something) from doing something
Example: "Security guards restrained the reporter from throwing another shoe"
Restraining - as a noun
The act by which someone or something is restrained.
Example Sentences
"He wore a restraining jacket to keep him from harming himself."
"The restraining order prohibits him from contacting his ex-wife."
"She struggled against the restraining straps on the operating table."
"The dog had a restraining collar to prevent him from barking too loudly."
"The restraining influence of her parents prevented her from going to the party."
Word Game Points
Is RESTRAINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, restraining is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RESTRAINING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is RESTRAINING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, restraining is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRESTRAINING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is RESTRAINING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, restraining is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRESTRAINING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.