restrain
كبح
definition
verb
he had to be restrained from walking out of the meeting
prevent (someone or something) from doing something; keep under control or within limits.
translation of 'restrain'
verb
كتم,
قمع,
حرم,
كبح,
حجز,
كتمان,
قيد,
اعتقل,
كبت
example
At first, I managed to 'restrain' myself, but then I heard a suppressed giggle from the veranda and made the mistake of turning round.
You can heave that rock to the top of the slope, but unless you make a constant effort to 'restrain' it, sooner or later it will come rolling down again.
Although the government and opposition signed a peace protocol, both are weak and splintered, unable to 'restrain' their rank and file supporters.
Finally, he reached into his knapsack, removing a pair of handcuffs and leg shackles to 'restrain' Nathan.
It takes a strong amount of concentration to 'restrain' total loss of control
After all, the clergy were keepers of public conscience - it was their duty to 'restrain' avarice, sanctify poverty and excommunicate kings if they chose.
I replied, unable to 'restrain' my fast spreading grin.
I just stood there and watched powerlessly, as T.J.'s dad violently struggled to 'restrain' his son from running off.
Amos had to 'restrain' his impatience
all front seats must be equipped with seat belts which 'restrain' the upper part of the body
The government had worked hard to 'restrain' price rises for the campaigning period.
His shoulders were shaking in an attempt to 'restrain' himself and appear strong in front of his brother.
the need to 'restrain' public expenditure
Detective 1 was explaining to me how it's extremely difficult to 'restrain' someone without hurting them.
It would produce a report, stating its opinion as to whether or not the proposed takeover would be likely to prevent or restrict competition or 'restrain' trade and would be likely to operate against the common good.
Amiss had to 'restrain' his impatience
My left foot became wedged within the glass itself and it felt as if a tight fitting shackle were 'restraining' me.
One wonders whether she is a Madonna or a sailor's wife 'restraining' her tears as she watches her husband's ship depart.
He calls Twain an ‘untamable rogue, a barely 'restrainable' id that Sam could let out of the bottle… but sometimes he came out when Sam least expected it.’
Reisz's camera captures the drama of this specific event, but the film also presages a new mentality and a new freedom that won't be 'restrained' .
I 'restrained' myself from screaming in anguish.
But before I could make my dramatic exit, Chad appeared out of nowhere and grabbed my wrist, 'restraining' me from movement.
Hurriedly, Brant threw off the hands of his 'restrainers' and flew across the room to the door.
Finally, psychiatrists in Britain and India diverged on the issue of 'restraining' violent patients.
I buckled his seatbelt and tightened it, making sure he was securely 'restrained' .
Headcount freezes mean they are 'restrained' from filling existing vacancies or creating new ones.
At last the laughter of the sailors, no longer 'restrainable' , revealed the situation to him.
Stevie shut his eyes tight, 'restraining' himself, trying to hold his anticipation in check.
The perpetrator could also apply for an injunction 'restraining' the company from dismissing him or taking disciplinary action following an investigation.
I said with a smile and suddenly I had the urge to bend down and kiss her but I 'restrained' myself from acting my wish.
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