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restrain

/ɹɪˈstɹeɪn/
verb
  1. To control or keep in check.

  2. To deprive of liberty.

  3. To restrict or limit.

    "He was restrained by the straight jacket."

Synonymscheck, limit, restrain, withstrain, confine, detain

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