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Restrain v. t. (past & past part. restrained; pres. part. restraining)

To draw back again; to hold back from acting, proceeding, or advancing, either by physical or moral force, or by any interposing obstacle; to repress or suppress; to keep down; to curb. "Restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature Gives way to in repose!"

To draw back toghtly, as a rein. (Obs.)

To hinder from unlimited enjoiment; to abridge. "Though they two were committed, at least restrained of their liberty."

To limit; to confine; to restrict. "Not only a metaphysical or natural, but a moral, universality also is to be restrained by a part of the predicate."

To withhold; to forbear. "Thou restrained prayer before God."

Synonyms: To check; hinder; stop; withhold; repress; curb; suppress; coerce; restrict; limit; confine.

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Restrained" Quotes from Famous Books

... during the last twenty years in this country, where a man is free to start a critical review, and to write about anybody, or anything, and in any manner, provided he keeps within the law. He is only restrained by the competition of others, and by the public taste, which are both constantly increasing. No doubt an author will write with greater spirit, and with greater decorum, if he knows that his merits are sure to be fairly acknowledged, ...

— Interludes - being Two Essays, a Story, and Some Verses • Horace Smith

... of this population has been by long-continued application of an accepted discipline, economic and religious, restrained and schooled. More beautiful personalities than some of the Quaker and Irish women of the Hill, schooled in a discipline which produces the most charming manners, the gentlest kindness, one may never see. There is no cloud in the sky ...

— Quaker Hill - A Sociological Study • Warren H. Wilson

... judgment is here expressed that the unloving person is no better than Cain the fratricide. His heart is under the influence of deadly hate and murderous malice against the brother who refuses to be subservient to his desires. Kindling rage will prove its existence by appropriate works unless restrained by the fear of disgrace and punishment. He wishes his brother nothing good, but rejoices in ...

— Epistle Sermons, Vol. III - Trinity Sunday to Advent • Martin Luther

... Kennett never seemed so long; never was a corpse so impatiently followed. A sense of decency restrained those who were not relatives from pushing in advance of those who were; yet it was, very tantalizing to look upon the backs of Alfred Barton and Mary, Gilbert and Ann, when their faces must be such a sight ...

— The Story Of Kennett • Bayard Taylor

... and his action was almost a rebuff. That touch had stirred him. The gentle pressure of her hand sent the blood coursing through his veins, and he restrained the hot, passionate words that sprang to his lips only with a great effort. The girl accepted his movement as a rebuff and shrank ...

— The Watchers of the Plains - A Tale of the Western Prairies • Ridgewell Cullum

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