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CEFR B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Restrain

Definition

To control or limit something, especially a feeling or action, in order to prevent it from becoming too strong or extreme.

Example Sentences

1The police had to restrain the angry crowd from entering the building.
2Can you restrain yourself from eating the cake until after dinner?
3The government has implemented policies to restrain inflation and stabilize the economy.
4If you feel anxious, try to restrain your panic and focus on the present moment.
5The new regulations aim to restrain the amount of pollution emitted by factories.

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