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restraining

/riːˈstreɪnɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does restraining mean?

verb

To hold or keep someone or something back from doing something, or to prevent something from happening. To limit or control something, such as a feeling or an action.

Example

"The police were restraining the crowd to prevent them from getting too close to the scene."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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