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restraining

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈstɹeɪnɪŋ// UK //ɹɪstɹˈeɪnɪŋ// re·strain·ing

adj. limiting or controlling someone or something to keep them under control. You often see this word used in legal or physical contexts.

adj. serving to restrict, curb, or prevent someone from acting freely. Often used in legal contexts or to describe physical force.


SIMPLE

The police had to use a restraining hold on the suspect.

CONTEXTUAL

The judge issued a restraining order to prevent the man from contacting his former business partner.

COMPLEX

Despite the restraining influence of the central bank, inflation continued to rise due to global supply chain disruptions and increased energy costs.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun, such as 'order', 'influence', or 'force'.

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