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restrain

restrain /rɪˈstreɪn/ verb
restrains; restrained; restraining
restrain
/rɪˈstreɪn/
verb
restrains; restrained; restraining
Britannica Dictionary definition of RESTRAIN
[+ object]
: to prevent (a person or animal) from doing something
: to prevent (a person or animal) from moving by using physical force
: to keep (something) under control