restrained

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈstɹeɪnd/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb keep under control; keep in check
  2. verb place limits on (extent or access)
  3. verb to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement

Synonyms

restrain, keep, keep back, hold back

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
inhibit
Narrower (hyponyms)
confine, control, hold

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