restrain
conter
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
encarcerar,
refrear,
impedir,
deter,
coibir,
restringir,
reprimir,
conter
example
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.
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 just stood there and watched powerlessly, as T.J.'s dad violently struggled to 'restrain' his son from running off.
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.
Finally, he reached into his knapsack, removing a pair of handcuffs and leg shackles to 'restrain' Nathan.
Amiss had to 'restrain' his impatience
The government had worked hard to 'restrain' price rises for the campaigning period.
Amos had to 'restrain' his impatience
His shoulders were shaking in an attempt to 'restrain' himself and appear strong in front of his brother.
Detective 1 was explaining to me how it's extremely difficult to 'restrain' someone without hurting them.
It takes a strong amount of concentration to 'restrain' total loss of control
I replied, unable to 'restrain' my fast spreading grin.
At first, I managed to 'restrain' myself, but then I heard a suppressed giggle from the veranda and made the mistake of turning round.
all front seats must be equipped with seat belts which 'restrain' the upper part of the body
Although the government and opposition signed a peace protocol, both are weak and splintered, unable to 'restrain' their rank and file supporters.
the need to 'restrain' public expenditure
The Marshall stepped between them and physically 'restrained' Ben.
Headcount freezes mean they are 'restrained' from filling existing vacancies or creating new ones.
My left foot became wedged within the glass itself and it felt as if a tight fitting shackle were 'restraining' me.
Ultimately, however, Bryan's attempt to overcome sectionalism by 'restraining' public recollection of the war was no match for the tactics of his opponent.
Aridene nodded in the direction of the ropes that were presently 'restraining' her.
Olivia, Ryan and Kayla all reared forward from the sudden stop, only their seat belts keeping them 'restrained' in their seats.
Gabrielle ground her teeth contemptuously, 'restraining' herself from yelling back.
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.
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' .
No, for he woke upside down, 'restrained' by a seatbelt connected to a seat in a certain upturned Toyota Avensis.
Hightail ran with her cubs and around them, excited by their game, barely 'restraining' herself from joining it.
The order against them 'restrains' them from committing a public nuisance, not a private one.
Then there are people 'restraining' me, and I'm fighting them, stamping hard on feet and lashing out with my body.
Jon had stopped the car and I opened the door and tried to step out, only to be tightly 'restrained' by the seatbelt.
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