restrain
verb (used with object)
to hold back from action; keep in check or under control; repress.
restrainingly
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a word derived from
restrain.
Example Sentences
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Little Carlotta, the youngest, saw her father's hand laid restrainingly on one after another of her brothers and sisters who wanted to break away to a life of their own.
From Time Magazine Archive
The young keeper instantly leaped forward to put his hand restrainingly on the cub’s neck.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
Before he had left his chariot, the hand of his equerry fell restrainingly on his shoulder.
From Giants on the Earth by S. P. (Sterner St. Paul) Meek
Though he did not intend it, there was perhaps too strong a suggestion of command in his attitude, and when Helen came abreast of him, he laid a hand restrainingly upon her arm.
From Thurston of Orchard Valley by W. Herbert Dunton
But Maud’s hand leaped out restrainingly to mine.
From The Sea Wolf by Jack London
