noun
Uncommon
restraining
Restraining (noun) means the act of holding someone or something back or keeping it under control. Example: “The restraining of the crowd required several officers.”
noun
1
The act of holding someone or something back or keeping it under control.
"The restraining of the crowd required several officers."
adj
1
Serving to hold back or limit; used especially in the legal phrase "restraining order."
"She filed for a restraining order against her former partner."
How to use restraining
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHolding back or controlling — most familiar in the legal term "restraining order."
Common pairings
restraining order
restraining device
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Word forms
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Rhymes for restraining
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What does “restraining” mean?
The word “restraining” means the act of holding someone or something back or keeping it under control. In plain terms, holding back or controlling — most familiar in the legal term "restraining order.".
How do you use “restraining” in a sentence?
Here is “restraining” used in a sentence: “The restraining of the crowd required several officers.”
What part of speech is “restraining”?
Depending on how it is used, “restraining” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “restraining” a common word?
“Restraining” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “restraining” have?
“Restraining” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of holding someone or something back or keeping it under control.
