Synonyms: restrain, restrict, confine, bound, limit, trammel, throttle
Definition: place limits on (extent or access)
Usage: restrict the use of this parking lot; limit the time you can spend with your friends
Similar words: contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, check, moderate
Definition: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Usage: moderate your alcohol intake; hold your tongue; hold your temper; control your anger
Synonyms: cumber, constrain, restrain, encumber
Definition: hold back
Similar words: restrain, restrict, confine, bound, limit, trammel, throttle
Definition: place limits on (extent or access)
Usage: restrict the use of this parking lot; limit the time you can spend with your friends
Synonyms: hold, confine, restrain
Definition: to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
Usage: This holds the local until the express passengers change trains; About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade; The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center; The terrorists held the journalists for ransom
Similar words: incapacitate, disable, disenable
Definition: make unable to perform a certain action
Usage: disable this command on your computer
Synonyms: restrain, intimidate
Definition: to compel or deter by or as if by threats
Similar words: discourage
Definition: deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
Synonyms: keep, keep back, restrain, hold back
Definition: keep under control; keep in check
Usage: suppress a smile; Keep your temper; keep your cool
Similar words: inhibit, suppress, bottle up
Definition: control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior