Restrain ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Restrain ( verb )

1. Prevent (someone or something) from doing something.
2. Limit or control (a feeling, impulse, or action).
3. Hold back (someone or something) by physical force or threat.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french restreindre, based on latin stringere "bind, draw tight".

Examples:

1. The government has taken steps to restrain the economy.
2. He had to restrain himself from laughing.
3. She was restrained by the police.
4. The dog was restrained by a leash.
5. He restrained her from going to the party.

(As a noun)

Restrain ( noun )

1. Prevent (someone or something) from doing something.
2. Limit or control (a feeling, impulse, or action).
3. Hold back (someone or something) by physical force or threat.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french restreindre, based on latin stringere "bind, draw tight".

Examples:

1. The government has taken steps to restrain the economy.
2. He had to restrain himself from laughing.
3. She was restrained by the police.
4. The dog was restrained by a leash.
5. He restrained her from going to the party.