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restrain
verb as in keep under control; hold back
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Example Sentences
Although Watson was given a restraining order, his victim said she remains worried.
In 2022, a woman filed for a restraining order against Sweeting, accusing her of punching her repeatedly in the head and kicking her in the chest.
State law permits electronic recording of some proceedings, but not in a wide range of cases involving issues such as domestic violence restraining orders, evictions, small claims and child custody disputes.
They argued that the former Marine acted "recklessly" by restraining Mr Neely for several minutes even after he lost consciousness.
Chaudhary, of no fixed abode, was handed a hospital order "until further order", as well as restraining and restriction orders.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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