Restrain

Synonyms of restrain

• suppress
• control
• constrain

Antonyms of restrain

• encourage
• free
• unleash

Collocations of restrain

restrain oneself

Frequency: 70 %

He had to restrain himself from reacting angrily.

restrain someone

Frequency: 65 %

The police had to restrain the suspect during the arrest.

restrain emotions

Frequency: 50 %

She tried to restrain her emotions and remain calm.

restrain movement

Frequency: 45 %

The injured player had to restrain his movement to avoid further injury.

restrain aggression

Frequency: 40 %

The trainer had to restrain the boxer's aggression during the match.

Idiomatic Expressions for restrain

• Phrase: restrain someone/something
  Meaning: to hold back or prevent someone or something from moving or acting freely
  Usage: The police officer had to restrain the suspect to prevent them from escaping.