Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: restrain

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

An extended video of Marine veteran man Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold shows him continuing to restrain Neely for 45 seconds after he went limp and ignoring bystanders who warned: 'You're going to kill him.'

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12051875/Video-shows-Marine-veteran-Daniel-Penny-ignoring-warnings-restraining-Jordan-Neely.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Arsenal’s coaching staff had to restrain their players from reaching the end of the pitch where Tottenham’s fan base was seated, behind Ramsdale’s net.

Source: https://www.mediaite.com/sports/watch-crazed-soccer-fan-kicks-arsenals-goalie-at-end-of-match/

A second man punched PC Portianow twice in the head while he was trying to restrain the first male, who had also smashed the wing mirror of a police van.

Source: https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/full-list-of-crimes-linked-to-derbyshire-nightclub-by-police-including-violent-attacks-and-assaults-in-bid-to-have-it-shut-for-good-3979572

A serious inflation fight will require higher rates sufficient to restrain Credit growth.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4579740-weekly-commentary-ueda-and-no-landings?source=feed_all_articles

Dabur had sought an interim direction to “declare that the advertisement in question is truthful and does not violate any advertisement code” and had further asked the HC to restrain the operation of ASCI’s order.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-hc-nixes-daburs-plea-against-order-on-withdrawal-of-health-drink-ad-8371945/

“Despite unfair – to put it bluntly – competition, direct attempts from the outside to hinder and restrain its development, Gazprom is moving forward, launching new projects,” Putin told CEO Alexei Miller by video link.

Source: https://www.blueprint.ng/gas-asian-demand-will-soar-putin/

During the swearing-in ceremony, President Hichilema urged leaders to accept criticism and restrain themselves from reacting.

Source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/05/04/mary-chirwa-removed-as-dec-boss-and-appointed-ambassador-to-mozambique/

I believe Greer is obligated to set a fiscally responsible example for other local governmental entities that have shown an inability to restrain themselves from confiscating more money from the public.

Source: http://greenvillejournal.com/community/meet-the-candidates-2023-greer-sc-city-council/

If a woman is kind when needed, assertive in direction and bold in thought, there is nothing that should restrain her.

Source: https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2023/12/22/letting-women-be-women-in-entertainment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=letting-women-be-women-in-entertainment

“If it be asked what is to restrain the House of Representatives from making legal discriminations in favor of themselves and a particular class of the society?

Source: https://patriotpost.us/articles/93982-monday-short-cuts-2023-01-09

“I hereby beg this honourable court to restrain the defendant from selling my father’s property,” he stated.

Source: https://realnewsmagazine.net/wayas-desist-from-parading-yourself-as-wayas-widow-court/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wayas-desist-from-parading-yourself-as-wayas-widow-court

In Arkansas, the governor just signed a bill that expanded its existing restraint law to add that — in addition to teachers — other school staff can also restrain students in some cases.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-teachers-nebraska-lincoln-missouri-b2291645.html

In one, a caller from the hospital requests an EMS team, saying Otieno, who had been "very aggressive," stopped breathing during attempts to restrain him.

Source: https://abc7.com/irvo-otieno-death-video-released-mental-hospital-dinwiddie-virginia/12987229/

It also called on the court to restrain the federation from “detaining, forcefully deporting or otherwise harassing anyone who was born in Pakistan and has a claim to birthright citizenship”.

Source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/11/01/sc-moved-against-deportation-of-afghan-refugees-asylum-seekers/

It provides a detailed overview of the different applications of Global Solar Gold Pearlescent Pigments Market and the various factors that are expected to drive or restrain the growth of the industry during the forecast period.

Source: https://www.cottonwoodholladayjournal.com/2023/05/18/185092/global-solar-gold-pearlescent-pigments-market-size-scope-and-forecast/

Kyuhyun reportedly tried to restrain the assailant and his finger was cut in the process.

Source: https://time.com/6337526/kyuhyun-korea-attack-super-junior-kpop-star/

Mr Adebutu is praying the court to restrain any of the respondents (except the APC chairman) from arresting him, an act he described as a ploy to prevent him from prosecuting his governorship election petition against the governor.

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202305230080.html

Officers had to restrain him so he could be treated for self-inflicted head wounds.

Source: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/drug-dealers-chocolate-thieves-thugs-28207093