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restrain

/ɹistˈɹeɪn/ · 8 letters · 7 distinct letters

  1. verb

    keep under control; keep in check

    suppress a smile

  2. verb

    place limits on (extent or access)

    restrict the use of this parking lot

  3. verb

    to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement

    This holds the local until the express passengers change trains

  4. verb

    hold back

  5. verb

    to compel or deter by or as if by threats

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