Restrain

To restrain means to hold someone or something back so they can't do what they want, like when a teacher asks a student to stay seated during class.

Examples

• During the basketball game, the coach had to restrain the players from arguing with the referees so they could focus on winning the match instead of getting distracted.
• When I tried to help my little brother with his homework, I had to restrain my impatience because he kept asking the same question over and over again.
• In science class, our teacher explained how wildlife parks restrain animals to keep them safe from poachers and to protect their natural habitats.

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