Restrain
What does "Restrain" mean?
hold back physically
"Restrain" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
I'm gonna have to restrain you.
— Breaking Bad S5E6
Becca Wells, 21-year-old restrained backseat passenger.
— Grey's Anatomy S5E22
Sir, lower your voice, or I will restrain you.
— How I Met Your Mother S1E3
And two, check to see if she had beaten and restrained Claire.
— Modern Family S10E6
Restrain him now. Do it.
— Sherlock S4E2
With the laws today, you can't restrain your kid physically.
— The Sopranos S2E3
"Restrain" in TV shows & movies
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