restrained
/riˈstɹeɪnd/ · re·strained
verb
- To control or keep in check. She restrained her temper to avoid an argument.
- To deprive of liberty. He was restrained by the straight jacket.
- To restrict or limit. The government restrained the company's growth by imposing regulations.
adjective
- Held back, limited, kept in check or under control. He greeted her for the first time in three years with a restrained embrace.
Did you know? The word 'restrained' has been used in various contexts, including literature and law. In the novel 'The Count of Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas, the character Edmond Dantès is restrained by his enemies, highlighting the word's use in describing physical confinement.