Synonyms of RESTRAINS

verb

1. keep under control; keep in check

   • RESTRAIN8
   • KEEP10

   Also: keep back, hold back.

2. place limits on (extent or access)

   • RESTRICT10
   • RESTRAIN8
   • TRAMMEL11
   • LIMIT7
   • BOUND8
   • CONFINE12
   • THROTTLE11

3. to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement

   • RESTRAIN8
   • CONFINE12
   • HOLD8

4. hold back

   • RESTRAIN8
   • ENCUMBER14
   • CUMBER12
   • CONSTRAIN11

5. to compel or deter by or as if by threats

   • INTIMIDATE13
   • RESTRAIN8