01 v. t. To draw back again; to hold back from acting, proceeding, or advancing, either by physical or moral force, or by any interposing obstacle; …
imp. & p. p.
Restrained; p. pr. & vb. n.
Restraining
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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!” — Shak.
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To draw back toghtly, as a rein.[Obs.]
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To hinder from unlimited enjoiment; to abridge.“Though they two were committed, at least restrained of their liberty.” — Clarendon.
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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.” — I. Watts.
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To withhold; to forbear.“Thou restrained prayer before God.” — Job. xv. 4.