restrain in German
restrain in German is zügeln, behindern, einschränken — restrain means to hold back or keep someone or something under control.
restrain in German
zügeln
(transitive) To control or keep in check.
behindern
(transitive) To deprive of liberty.
einschränken
(transitive) To deprive of liberty.
abgrenzen
(transitive) To restrict or limit.
begrenzen
(transitive) To restrict or limit.
eingrenzen
(transitive) To restrict or limit.
What does "restrain" mean?
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verb To hold back or keep someone or something under control.
"Security had to restrain the unruly fan."
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verb To limit or place restrictions on something.
"The new law aims to restrain excessive spending by the agency."
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "restrain" in German?
"restrain" in German is zügeln, behindern, einschränken. 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 German, "restrain" is zügeln, behindern, einschränken.
Are there other ways to say "restrain" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "restrain": zügeln, behindern, einschränken, abgrenzen, begrenzen, eingrenzen.
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