reprimō — meaning in English

English meaning

• check noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
• curb noun The raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
• repress verb To use force to stop an uprising, protest, or similar unrest from growing.
• restrain verb To hold back or keep someone or something under control.

Senses

reprimō is used for these senses in English:

• check (transitive) To control, limit, or halt.
• curb (transitive) To check, restrain or control.
• keep back (transitive) To restrict or restrain.
• restrain (transitive) To control or keep in check.

check — full definition

1. noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
2. noun A written order instructing a bank to pay a stated sum (spelled "cheque" in British English).
3. noun The bill for a meal, especially in a restaurant.
4. noun In chess, a position where the king is under direct threat of capture.
5. verb To examine or verify something.

curb — full definition

1. noun The raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
2. noun Something that restrains or holds something in check.
3. verb To control or hold back; to restrain.

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