DICTIONARY ENTRY
2 SYLLABLES
restrain
/rɪ'streɪn/ · rɪstreɪn
Restrain has 2 syllables: re · strain.
re
01
strain
02
verb. Prevent the action or expression of.
verb. To close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement.
verb. Restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult.
verb. Prevent (someone or something) from doing something.
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