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merriam webster
to restrain oneself
para contenerse
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to, restrain, oneself.
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restrain verb

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restrained, has restrained, is restraining, restrains
refrenar, contener

Example sentences of
restrain verb

  • •He could not restrain the dog from attacking.
  • •He could restrain himself no longer.
  • •Hospital orderlies needed to restrain the patient.
  • •He was restrained and placed in a holding cell.
  • •He could barely restrain his anger.
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  • •The manufacturer took measures to restrain costs.
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Synonyms of
restrain verb

curb, inhibit, moderate, qualify, temper

oneself pronoun

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se, sí mismo, uno mismo