restrain 1

verbdomain: v physical contact
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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Definition

to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

  • 1.This holds the local until the express passengers change trains
  • 2.The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center
  • 3.About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade
  • 4.The terrorists held the journalists for ransom

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