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restrain in Dutch

restrain in Dutch is beteugelen, onderdrukken, begrenzen — restrain means to hold back or keep someone or something under control.

restrain in Dutch

beteugelen
verb
(transitive) To control or keep in check.
onderdrukken
verb
(transitive) To deprive of liberty.
begrenzen
verb
(transitive) To restrict or limit.
beperken
verb
(transitive) To restrict or limit.
beteugelen
verb
(transitive) To restrict or limit.

What does "restrain" mean?

  1. verb To hold back or keep someone or something under control.
    "Security had to restrain the unruly fan."
  2. verb To limit or place restrictions on something.
    "The new law aims to restrain excessive spending by the agency."
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restrain in a sentence

  • Security had to restrain the unruly fan.
  • She struggled to restrain her laughter during the ceremony.
  • The new law aims to restrain excessive spending by the agency.

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What is "restrain" in Dutch?

"restrain" in Dutch is beteugelen, onderdrukken, begrenzen. restrain means: To hold back or keep someone or something under control.

How do you use "restrain" in a sentence?

Example: "Security had to restrain the unruly fan." In Dutch, "restrain" is beteugelen, onderdrukken, begrenzen.

Are there other ways to say "restrain" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "restrain": beteugelen, onderdrukken, begrenzen, beperken.

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