restrain

US /rɪˈstreɪn/
UK /rɪˈstreɪn/
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1.

to prevent someone or something from doing something; to keep under control or check

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The police had to restrain the angry crowd.
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She could barely restrain her excitement.
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curbcheckcontrolhold backkeep in check
2.

to confine or restrict movement, especially by physical means

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The animal was restrained with a leash.
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Patients may need to be restrained for their own safety.
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confinerestricttie upshacklefetter