restraining

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb keep under control; keep in check
  2. verb place limits on (extent or access)
  3. verb to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement

Synonyms

restrain, keep, keep back, hold back

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