Definitions
prevent the action or expression of
Word origin
From Middle English restreinen, from Old French restreindre, from Latin rēstringere (“fasten, tighten”).
Used in a sentence
“As with vicarious mismenstruation, the abnormal cessation only requires strict attention to the general health, with such measures to restrain hemorrhage as have already been indicated.”
“He was restrained by the straitjacket.”
“Squeeze the juice from 3 oranges and let the juice stand. Then pour it off, strain, and mix with the syrup. Restrain the liquid and chill in a mold.”
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01“Hold back”8 letters
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