restrain
menahan
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
membatasi,
mencegah,
menahan,
mengendalikan,
mengekang,
memenjarakan
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.
the need to 'restrain' public expenditure
Although the government and opposition signed a peace protocol, both are weak and splintered, unable to 'restrain' their rank and file supporters.
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.
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.
Finally, he reached into his knapsack, removing a pair of handcuffs and leg shackles to 'restrain' Nathan.
Amos had to 'restrain' his impatience
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.
Detective 1 was explaining to me how it's extremely difficult to 'restrain' someone without hurting them.
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.
all front seats must be equipped with seat belts which 'restrain' the upper part of the body
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.
Amiss had to 'restrain' his impatience
Bahzell brushed the 'restraining' hand aside and rose.
After being 'restrained' by two people, Esther calms down.
Lisa rolled her eyes and 'restrained' the urge to tap her foot impatiently.
I looked up and saw the blonde boy from the checkout, 'restraining' my attacker so tightly that the veins in his arms were popping out, his teeth were clenched and his green eyes were ablaze with fury.
The National Recovery Administration reinvigorated industry by 'restraining' competitive forces and raising prices.
Such an approach can be termed a ‘balanced-growth budget policy’ in that it 'restrains' government debt to a fixed share of the economy.
It took Rhea almost an hour to finally locate this long-lost friend and guardian, and she 'restrained' herself from running into the room.
He reached a hand forward, and Sydney 'restrained' herself out of some strange sense of pride from flinching.
‘Hello sir,’ he said, 'restraining' his urge to jump away from Hope and coolly released her with a gentle pat on the back before holding his hand out to Daniel.
I growled in frustration and barely 'restrained' myself from ripping the next shirt I grabbed (a beautiful dark green silk, one of my favorites) into pieces.
It is time to identify the ineffective policies and real 'restrainers' to the provision of affordable housing and stop the generalisation that the local landowner is always to blame.
Hightail ran with her cubs and around them, excited by their game, barely 'restraining' herself from joining it.
Emotional possession refers to experiences wherein impulses which are ordinarily 'restrained' are strongly stimulated.
Olivia, Ryan and Kayla all reared forward from the sudden stop, only their seat belts keeping them 'restrained' in their seats.
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