To Restrain

1. (transitive) To control or keep in check.
2. (transitive) To deprive of liberty.
3. (transitive) To restrict or limit.
4. (transitive) To strain again.

Synonyms

• (control or keep in check): To Check, To Limit, withstrain; To Curb
• (deprive of liberty): To Confine, To Detain