RESTRAINS
(verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Restrains.
Restrains - as a verb
To close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
Example: "This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confine12constrain11hold8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disable10disenable12incapacitate18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cumber12encumber14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bound8confine12limit7restrict10throttle11trammel11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Prevent (someone or something) from doing something
Example: "Security guards restrained the reporter from throwing another shoe"
Example Sentences
"He restrains his anger and holds back from starting a fight."
"The police officer restrains the suspect and puts handcuffs on him."
"She restrains herself from saying anything rude to avoid escalating the situation."
"The nurse restrains the patient to safely administer a medical procedure."
"The coach restrains his excitement until the final score is announced."
Word Game Points
Is RESTRAINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, restrains is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RESTRAINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is RESTRAINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, restrains is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRESTRAINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is RESTRAINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, restrains is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRESTRAINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
