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RESTRAINING

(verb, noun)

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)
confineconstrainhold
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disabledisenableincapacitate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cumberencumber
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
boundconfinelimitrestrictthrottletrammel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prevent (someone or something) from doing something

Example: "Security guards restrained the reporter from throwing another shoe"

Prevent the action or expression of

Example: "Hold back your anger"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold backkeepkeep back
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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."
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Word Game Points

Is RESTRAINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, restraining is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
RESTRAINING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is RESTRAINING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, restraining is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RESTRAINING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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