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RESTRAINS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Restrains.

Restrains - 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)

Example Sentences

"He restrains his anger and holds back from starting a fight."
"The police officer restrains the suspect and puts handcuffs on him."
"She restrains herself from saying anything rude to avoid escalating the situation."
"The nurse restrains the patient to safely administer a medical procedure."
"The coach restrains his excitement until the final score is announced."
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Word Game Points

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

RESTRAINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is RESTRAINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, restrains is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RESTRAINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is RESTRAINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, restrains is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RESTRAINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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