restrain
verbHow many syllables in restrain?
There are 2 syllables in the word restrain.Divide restrain into syllables:
re · strain
How to pronounce restrain:
Definition of restrain:
- restrain (verb):
- to hold (someone) back from some action
- to prevent from doing, exhibiting, or expressing something
Synonyms for restrain:
bottle up
check
confine
contain
control
curb
hold
hold in
inhibit
keep
keep back
moderate
suppress
Antonyms for restrain:
abandon
abet
accelerate
accept
accommodate
advance
aggravate
aid
allow
approve
assist
authorise
authorize
back
be lenient
begin
benefit
bid
boost
bow to
brighten
bundle
calm
cancel
carry on
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